Master in Law and Economics

Tuition is 3,000 EUR per year.

Law and Economics is a master's program delivered in English at Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, in Bologna, Italy. This interdisciplinary field applies economic analysis to legal rules and institutions, examining how laws affect economic behavior and how economic reasoning can inform the design and evaluation of legal systems. Typical subjects include microeconomic theory, contract and property law, competition and regulatory law, and the economic analysis of legal institutions such as courts, contracts, and regulatory bodies. Students learn how legal rules shape incentives and economic outcomes, how economic tools can be used to evaluate the efficiency of different legal arrangements, and how regulatory and competition policy affects markets and business behavior. The discipline combines training in economic theory with an understanding of legal frameworks, preparing students to work in roles that require both types of expertise. Because economic reasoning increasingly informs regulatory and policy decisions across many sectors, professionals trained in this area are valued in government agencies, regulatory bodies, international organizations, and private sector roles involving competition policy or regulatory compliance. Career paths for graduates include roles in regulatory agencies, competition authorities, consulting firms specializing in economic analysis of legal and regulatory issues, and international organizations focused on trade or economic policy. Some continue into further study in law, economics, or public policy. The program runs over two years and is taught in English, attracting students with backgrounds in economics, law, or related fields who want to work at the intersection of these two disciplines.