
Principles of Law and Economics
Pearson (Publisher)
Published on 24. November 2004
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-0-13-093261-7 (ISBN)
Description
An appropriate text for both undergraduate and graduate/law school Law and Economics courses.
Describing and explaining the interrelations of law and economics, this text is authored by an economist and a law professor; mathematics is kept to a minimum and the analysis language is clear and jargon-free. Sufficient explanations of concepts, principles, and arguments enable novices and graduate students alike to follow along without great difficulty-all readers will possess a basic understanding of fundamental economic principles, the structure of the U.S. legal system, and the importance of combining legal and economic analyses. Common-law topics, such as property, contracts, torts, and crime are comprehensively covered.
Describing and explaining the interrelations of law and economics, this text is authored by an economist and a law professor; mathematics is kept to a minimum and the analysis language is clear and jargon-free. Sufficient explanations of concepts, principles, and arguments enable novices and graduate students alike to follow along without great difficulty-all readers will possess a basic understanding of fundamental economic principles, the structure of the U.S. legal system, and the importance of combining legal and economic analyses. Common-law topics, such as property, contracts, torts, and crime are comprehensively covered.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
726 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-093261-7 (9780130932617)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. A Primer on Economic Concepts and Institutions.
2. An Introduction to the American Legal System.
3. Putting Law and Economics Together: Frameworks, History, and Perspectives.
4. "The Problem of Social Cost" and Modern Law & Economics.
5. Property I: Acquisition.
6. Property II: Protection.
7. Property III: Limits.
8. Contracts I: Formation & Enforcement.
9. Contracts II: Remedies.
10. Torts I: Negligence.
11. Torts II: Strict Liability.
12. Torts III: Tort Reform.
13. Crime and Punishment.
14. Antitrust and Regulated Industries.
15. Environmental Protection.
2. An Introduction to the American Legal System.
3. Putting Law and Economics Together: Frameworks, History, and Perspectives.
4. "The Problem of Social Cost" and Modern Law & Economics.
5. Property I: Acquisition.
6. Property II: Protection.
7. Property III: Limits.
8. Contracts I: Formation & Enforcement.
9. Contracts II: Remedies.
10. Torts I: Negligence.
11. Torts II: Strict Liability.
12. Torts III: Tort Reform.
13. Crime and Punishment.
14. Antitrust and Regulated Industries.
15. Environmental Protection.