Download This PaperEconomic Analysis of Law
Harvard Law School, John M. Olin Center for Law, Economics and Business, Discussion Paper No. 251
96 Pages Posted: 2 Mar 1999
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Economic Analysis of Law
Economic Analysis of Law
Date Written: February 1999
Abstract
This is a survey of the field of economic analysis of law, focusing on the work of economists. The survey covers the three central areas of civil law - liability for accidents (tort law), property law, and contracts - as well as the litigation process and public enforcement of law.
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