Richard A. Posner

Richard A. Posner is an influential American jurist, legal scholar, and economist known primarily for his work in the field of law and economics. Born in 1939, he served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Posner's writings analyze how economic principles can inform and improve legal reasoning and public policy. He has authored numerous books and articles, promoting the idea that legal decisions can be understood better when viewed through an economic lens, considering costs and benefits. His work has significantly shaped modern legal theory and practice.