Webinar | II The Chicago/FGV International Forum in Law and Economics

The II The Chicago/FGV International Forum in Law and Economics offers a four-week lecture series online, on “hot topics” in Law and Economics. It is an initiative of the Stricto Sensu Graduate Programs of FGV Direito Rio and FGV Direito SP together with Chicago University Law School. The Forum aims to introduce the audience to the most up-to-date thinking about major legal and policy issues. Each topic will be presented in an original lecture by a Professor from the University of Chicago, and then followed by a distinguished FGV Law School (DIREITO RIO and DIREITO SP) expert in Law and Economics. 

The Forum is open to scholars, policymakers, judges, practitioners, and advanced students. Attendance is free and the event will be in English, without simultaneous translation

5pm (São Paulo time)” and 3pm (Chicago time)

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The II Forum’s Program: 

Week 1: 

Economic Analysis of Climate Change Regulation

August 24, 2021 - Lecture 1A:  David Weisbach, University of Chicago

Economic Analysis of Climate Change Regulation

August 26, 2021 - Lecture 1B: Rômulo Sampaio, FGV DIREITO RIO

Week 2: 

Empirical Research in Law and Economics

August 31, 2021 - Lecture 2A: Dhammika Dharmapala, University of Chicago

Beyond Empirics: The New Face of Law & Economics

September 02, 2021 - Lecture 2B: Bruno Salama, Senior Global Fellow - FGV DIREITO SP

Week 3:

Law and the Pandemic: Economic Analysis 

September 14, 2021 - Lecture 3A: Daniel Hemel, University of Chicago

Law and the Pandemic: Economic Analysis 

September 16, 2021 - Lecture 3B: Luciano Timm, FGV DIREITO SP

Week 4: 

Economics Analysis of Contract Law: Contract Governance in the Modern Economy 

September 21, 2021 - Lecture 4A: Lisa Bernstein, University of Chicago 

Economic Analysis of Contract Law in Comparative Perspective  

September 23, 2021 - Lecture 4B: Mariana Pargendler, FGV DIREITO SP