Inaugural lecture Prof. Dr. Niels J. Philipsen
Appointed as Professor of "Law and Economics" in the Faculty of Law
"Law and Economics in Times of Polarisation"
We live in times of polarisation. People hold strong normative positions that are fiercely defended, sometimes with little nuance or understanding of the opinions and arguments of others. This polarisation may also influence how academics conduct their research, particularly in the social sciences, and may ultimately threaten academic freedom. Against this background, there is a need for academic approaches that move beyond ideological positions and focus instead on the consequences of alternative policy choices.
In this lecture, Professor Niels Philipsen will explain how Law and Economics can contribute to a more nuanced and pragmatic academic and policy debate. After introducing some basic concepts of Law and Economics for the uninitiated (and the misinformed) members of the audience, Philipsen will discuss selected examples from his own research, illustrating the limits of legal intervention. These examples will address competition law and sustainability, the regulation of digital markets, and the role of the EU.
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