Economic Principles of Law

An analysis of how economic concepts can be used to examine and criticise the law, first published in 2007.

Cento G. Veljanovski (Author)

9780521873741, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 31 May 2007

300 pages, 8 b/w illus. 7 tables
23.6 x 16 x 2.4 cm, 0.607 kg

'Particular reference is paid to leading English cases, which serves to distinguish the book from many others in the field, which is dominated by economic analysis of American Laws.' Modern Law Review

Economic Principles of Law, first published in 2007, applies economics to the doctrines, rules and remedies of the common law. In plain English and using non-technical analysis, it offers an introduction and exposition of the 'economic approach' to law - one of the most exciting and vibrant fields of legal scholarship and applied economics. Beginning with a brief history of the field, it sets out the basic economic concepts useful to lawyers, and applies these to assess the core areas of the common law - property, contract, tort and crime - with particular emphasis on their doctrinal structure and remedies. This is done using leading cases drawn from the birthplace of the common law (England & Wales) and other common law jurisdictions. The book serves as a primer to the wider use of economics which has become increasingly important for law students, lawyers, legislators, regulators and those concerned with our legal system generally.

List of figures
List of tables
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Economic Approach
3. Property
4. Contract
5. Tort
6. Crime
Economic glossary
Bibliography
Cases cited
Index.

Subject Areas: Law as it applies to other professions [LAY], Common law [LAFC], Microeconomics [KCC]