Journal of Law, Economics & Policy
Encyclopedia
The Journal of Law, Economics & Policy is a peer-reviewed
journal
of law and economics
published by students at the George Mason University School of Law
. The journal was established in 2005 and publishes two issues annually - one general issue and one issue produced from an annual symposium. Articles are available in print, and electronically through Westlaw
, Lexis, and HeinOnline
.
Peer review
Peer review is a process of self-regulation by a profession or a process of evaluation involving qualified individuals within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards, improve performance and provide credibility...
journal
Law review
A law review is a scholarly journal focusing on legal issues, normally published by an organization of students at a law school or through a bar association...
of law and economics
Law and economics
The economic analysis of law is an analysis of law applying methods of economics. Economic concepts are used to explain the effects of laws, to assess which legal rules are economically efficient, and to predict which legal rules will be promulgated.-Relationship to other disciplines and...
published by students at the George Mason University School of Law
George Mason University School of Law
George Mason University School of Law is the law school of George Mason University, a state university in Virginia, United States...
. The journal was established in 2005 and publishes two issues annually - one general issue and one issue produced from an annual symposium. Articles are available in print, and electronically through Westlaw
Westlaw
Westlaw is one of the primary online legal research services for lawyers and legal professionals in the United States and is a part of West. In addition, it provides proprietary database services...
, Lexis, and HeinOnline
HeinOnline
HeinOnline, sometimes spelled Hein Online, is an internet service launched in 2000 that is a source of legal information, much like Westlaw and LexisNexis. Like those services, use of HeinOnline requires a subscription, although most law schools provide access to students for free. It is published...
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