David S. Abrams

David S. Abrams
  • Professor of Law, Business Economics and Public Policy

Contact Information

  • office Address:

    Silverman 134
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

Links: Personal Website

Overview

David S. Abrams is an applied microeconomist and law professor working in empirical law and economics. His research uses AI and econometric tools to measure how individuals respond to incentives across legal contexts with particular focus on intellectual property and the economics of crime. His work has appeared in top economics journals and law reviews.

David is always looking to collaborate on new projects with industry or government.

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Teaching

Past Courses

  • BEPP9520 - Economics and Law

  • BEPP9950 - Dissertation

    Dissertation

  • ECON4440 - Law and Economics

    This course will use basic microeconomic tools to understand how the law often, but not always, promotes economic efficiency. Among the areas to be discussed will be tort law, property law, intellectual property, antitrust regulation. The distinction between common law and legislative law will be drawn.

  • LAW5070 - Intro To Ip

  • LAW5140 - Intro to Law and Economics

    Intro to Law and Economics - 1L General Elective

  • LAW5680 - Negotiations Bootcamp

    Negotiations Bootcamp

  • LAW6130 - Climate Change

    Climate Change & Energy Law

  • LAW6770 - Patent Law

    Patent Law

  • LAW9640 - Law and Innovation Journal

    Law and Innovative Journal Seminar

  • LAW9990 - Independent Study Project

    Independent Study Project

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