The geometry of legal principles

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 1991 Chile English Publisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLCJournal:Theory and Decision, volume 30, pages 27-49 (issn: 0040-5833, eissn: 1573-7187,

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Authors: CHUAQUI, R; MALITZ, J;

doi: 10.1007/bf00134635

The geometry of legal principles

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Abstract

We discuss several possible legal principles from the standpoint of Bayesian decision theory. In particular, we show that a compelling legal principle implies compatibility with decisions based on maximizing the expected utility.

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Chile

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Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Faculty of Arts
Chile
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Chile
University of Colorado Boulder
United States
University of Colorado System
United States

Keywords

UTILITY, PROBABILITY, justicia e instituciones sólidas, 16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions, DECISION THEORY, ACTIONS, 16 Paz, RATIONAL DECISION, PENALTY, LAW

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