Law & Economics Ph.D. News
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Study by W. Kip Viscusi looks at “values” assigned to fatalities
Americans value preventing deaths from terrorist attacks more than preventing deaths from natural disasters Read MoreDec. 29, 2009
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Study led by Kip Viscusi suggests recycling laws work
Results indicate that laws mandating recycling are effective Read MoreDec. 9, 2009
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U.S. News and World Report cites Ph.D. Program in Law and Economics
Americans value preventing deaths from terrorist attacks almost twice as much as they value preventing deaths from natural disasters, according to a study by Vanderbilt economist W. Kip Viscusi. Read W. Kip Viscusi’s study, “Valuing Risks of Death from Terrorism and Natural Disasters”… Read MoreApr. 22, 2009
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Research by Paige Marta Skiba highlights payday loan problem
Study results indicate that financial 'quick fix' leads to personal bankruptcy Read MoreDec. 9, 2008
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The real cost of cigarettes to male smokers: $222 a pack
Study by W. Kip Viscusi and Joni Hersch estimates economic impact of smoking on smokers Read MoreNov. 26, 2007
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Dean Emeritus Henry Manne, internationally renowned founder of the law and economics movement, visits VULS
Americans value preventing deaths from terrorist attacks almost twice as much as they value preventing deaths from natural disasters, according to a study by Vanderbilt economist W. Kip Viscusi. Read W. Kip Viscusi’s study, “Valuing Risks of Death from Terrorism and Natural Disasters”… Read MoreNov. 30, 2006
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Viscusi honored with Coase Prize and by Kentucky Economic Association
Americans value preventing deaths from terrorist attacks almost twice as much as they value preventing deaths from natural disasters, according to a study by Vanderbilt economist W. Kip Viscusi. Read W. Kip Viscusi’s study, “Valuing Risks of Death from Terrorism and Natural Disasters”… Read MoreOct. 30, 2006
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W. Kip Viscusi and Joni Hersch join Vanderbilt law faculty
Americans value preventing deaths from terrorist attacks almost twice as much as they value preventing deaths from natural disasters, according to a study by Vanderbilt economist W. Kip Viscusi. Read W. Kip Viscusi’s study, “Valuing Risks of Death from Terrorism and Natural Disasters”… Read MoreJan. 24, 2006