Law & Economics Ph.D. News
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Research by Paige Skiba cited in Seventh Circuit decision
Midwest Title Loans v. Indiana addressed interest rate and fee limitations Read MoreFeb. 18, 2010
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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
Research by Paige Marta Skiba was cited in Midwest Title Loans Inc. v. David H. Mills, Director of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, a case decided by Judges Richard Posner and Joel M. Flaum of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh… 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
Research by Paige Marta Skiba was cited in Midwest Title Loans Inc. v. David H. Mills, Director of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, a case decided by Judges Richard Posner and Joel M. Flaum of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh… Read MoreNov. 30, 2006
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Viscusi honored with Coase Prize and by Kentucky Economic Association
Research by Paige Marta Skiba was cited in Midwest Title Loans Inc. v. David H. Mills, Director of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, a case decided by Judges Richard Posner and Joel M. Flaum of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh… Read MoreOct. 30, 2006
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W. Kip Viscusi and Joni Hersch join Vanderbilt law faculty
Research by Paige Marta Skiba was cited in Midwest Title Loans Inc. v. David H. Mills, Director of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, a case decided by Judges Richard Posner and Joel M. Flaum of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh… Read MoreJan. 24, 2006