An Introduction to Law and Economics

Polinsky, A. Mitchell

ISBN 10: 0735584486 / ISBN 13: 9780735584488

Verlag: Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S., 2011

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Inhaltsangabe:

Distinguished by brevity, lucid writing, and well-chosen examples, An Introduction to Law and Economics, now in its Fourth Edition, focuses on a set of core topics that include property, contracts, torts, criminal law, and litigation. Avoiding specialized jargon and mathematics, Polinsky teaches students how to think like an economist and understand legal issues from an economic perspective.

Clear, succinct, and authoritative, An Introduction to Law and Economics features:

• Solid coverage of relevant economic principles
• A normative approach that illustrates how to assess legal rules and policies in terms of economic and social goals ; ;
• Clear explanations of concepts ;

Enhancements in the Fourth Edition include:

• A new chapter on regulation as an alternative to liability
• An updated bibliography
• A new appendix with a syllabus that can be used in conjunction with the book for a course on law and economics or as a guide to further reading

Bibliografische Details

Titel: An Introduction to Law and Economics
Verlag: Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Good
Auflage: 4. Auflage