Cited by 94Artificial Intelligence in LawComplex Systems and Decision MakingLegal and Constitutional Studies

Harnessing legal complexity

Ruhl, J. B., Katz, Daniel Martin, Bommarito, Michael J.·2017·Science

Abstract

Bring tools of complexity science to bear on improving law

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Crossref · 10.1126/science.aag3013

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  • The complexity of the law imposes real consequences for many individuals and organizations.

    “The complexity of the law [12–15] imposes real consequences for many individuals and organizations [16,17].”

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Authors
Ruhl, J. B., Katz, D. M., & Bommarito, M. J.
Affiliations
  • Vanderbilt University (US)
  • Illinois Institute of Technology (US)
Venue
Science
Published
2017-03-31
Volume
355
Issue
6332
Pages
1377-1378
ISSN
  • 0036-8075 (ISSN-L)
  • 1095-9203
OpenAlex
W2602026789
Cited by
94
References
16
Citations by year
2026: 8 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 23 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 17 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 7 · 2018: 9 · 2017: 2 · 2015: 1
FWCI
30.58
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Science (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • eYLS (Yale Law School) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Artificial Intelligence in Law
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Complex Systems and Decision Making
  • Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › Legal and Constitutional Studies
Keywords
legal complexity, complexity science, legal system, legal reform, legal theory, interdisciplinary approach to law

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