Big Ideas Workshop: Gary Becker and the Law & Economics of Crime

ICLE’s invitation-only Big Ideas Workshop series brings together early- and mid-career scholars to discuss important ideas in law & economics.

Presented by ICLE Academic Affiliate, Henry A. Thompson, and Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Mississippi, Martin Edwards, this workshop explored Gary Becker’s influence on the law & economics of crime, the relevance of economics for criminal law, the state of the law & economics of crime today, and the future of the law & economics of crime.

This is ICLE’s fifth year of Big Ideas Workshops. Prior workshops have looked at topics including the foundational work of Armen Alchian and Ben Klein, the evolution of the understanding of the Theory of the Firm, and the enduring influence of Elinor Ostrom. These meetings are designed to be collaborative, informative, and fun.

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December 12, 2025
12pm to 4pm ET