The pioneering work of Judge Richard Posner has brought to light the broad relevance of economics to virtually all areas of law. During the last three decades, Judge Posner has provided seminal contributions to the development of an overarching economic theory of law, with applications including traditional legal subjects, such as torts and contracts, as well as non-standard topics, such as his study of primitive law and ancient customs. This selection of Posner's essays reveals the importance of economic efficiency as a driving force in the formation of private law. The rigorous and insightful introduction by Francisco Parisi discusses Posner's unparalleled influence on the evolution of law and economics and the understanding of the economic foundations of private law.
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The Economics of Private Law will be essential reading for economists, lawyers and judges alike.
| ISBN: | 9781858986425 |
| Publication date: | 25th May 2001 |
| Author: | Richard A Posner |
| Publisher: | Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 525 pages |
| Series: | Economists of the Twentieth Century Series |
| Genres: |
Economics Methods, theory and philosophy of law |
The pioneering work of Judge Richard Posner has brought to light the broad relevance of economics to virtually all areas of law. During the last three decades, Judge Posner has provided seminal contributions to the development of an overarching economic theory of law, with applications including traditional legal subjects, such as torts and contracts, as well as non-standard topics, such as his study of primitive law and ancient customs. This selection of Posner's essays reveals the importance of economic efficiency as a driving force in the formation of private law. The rigorous and insightful introduction by Francisco Parisi discusses Posner's unparalleled influence on the evolution of law and economics and the understanding of the economic foundations of private law.
In particular he discusses:
The Economics of Private Law will be essential reading for economists, lawyers and judges alike.
The Economics of Private Law features in the following genres: Economics, Methods, theory and philosophy of law, Laws of specific jurisdictions and specific areas of law
The Economics of Private Law is available in Hardback
The Economics of Private Law was written by Richard A Posner and published by Edward Elgar Publishing
The Economics of Private Law has 525 pages
Yes it is part of Economists of the Twentieth Century Series series