Dr. Lewis Kornhauser

Biography

Lewis Kornhauser is the Frank Henry Sommer Professor at NYU School of Law. His research focuses on the intersection of law and economics, particularly the application of microeconomic analysis to legal processes. He is known for providing a simple perspective on complex legal issues, as seen in his work 'An Economic Perspective on Stare Decisis' published in the Chicago-Kent Law Review. Kornhauser has published extensively on subjects ranging from corporate law and divorce to the methods of assigning monetary values to human lives. His current research revolves around models of courts and electoral processes, exploring how these institutions function within a legal framework. In addition to legal theory, he teaches courses that delve into the economic analysis of law, emphasizing game theory and principles of microeconomics. His educational background includes a PhD in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley, an JD from the same institution, and a BA and MA in Mathematics from Brown University.

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