This assignment will allow you to apply the theories explored in this course to a property, contract, or tort case. I suggest focusing on a recently decided case (within the past year). Excellent starting points include news sources; links to numerous legal news sources are available from the Economics 371 Links web page. It is also possible to do searches in Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe under case law and codes and regulations.

Remember that not all cases are published, for example, some cases are settled out of court. For more information see Chapters 1 and 2 in Cohen, Morris L., Robert C. Berring, and Kent C. Olson How To Find The Law (9th edition) West Publishing Co., 1989. This book is located in the Reference room of Reed's library.

I. Prospectus: Due Wednesday, March 5th

The 2 page double-spaced prospectus should include:

• The case you intend to explore in your paper (with an appropriate legal citation)
• Summary of the facts and legal issues surrounding the case
• Analysis of the economic issues involved in the case
• Bibliography with references to relevant articles, books, and cases

II. Paper (Rough Draft): Due Wednesday, April 16th

A 10-15 page (double-spaced) paper employing the tools developed during the course to describe the case outlined in the prospectus. The focus should be on applying economic analysis to your case. The citation method described in the Economics Department Handbook should be used in your paper.

III. Paper (Final Draft): Due at the start of the final exam.