An Introduction To Law and Economics Fourth Edition (Aspen Coursebook)

An Introduction To Law and Economics Fourth Edition (Aspen Coursebook)

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This compact paperback, distinguished by its brevity and clarity, studies a limited number of topics in the economic analysis of the law in order to help students learn how to approach legal rules like an economist. </p> <p> <b>Among the many attributes of this venerable course book:</b> </p> <ul> <li> Presents a good <b>basic knowledge of economic principles and issues pertaining to the law.</b> </li> <li> Uses a <b>normative approach</b> that shows students how to assess legal rules and policies in terms of economic and social goals. </li> <li> <b>Focuses on a set of core topics</b>, including property, contracts, torts, criminal law, and litigation. </li> <li> <b>Offers clear explanations in accessible terms</b> without using specialized jargon, math, or graphs. </li> <li> <b>Shows students how to think like an economist </b> and understand legal issues from an economic perspective. </li> </ul> <p> <b>New to the Fourth Edition: </b></p> <ul> <li> <b>Updated and refined throughout. </b></li> <li> <b>The chapter on probability rules has been expanded. </b></li> <li> <b>A new chapter that discusses the liability system versus the regulatory system. </b></li> <li> <b>The bibliography has been completely updated.</b> </li> <li> A short appendix with a <b>sample syllabus that could be used as a basis for teaching the course or for a student to follow for additional readings.</b> </li> </ul> <p> <b>An Introduction to Law and Economics, Fourth Edition</b>, continues to offer students succinct, clear explanations of the economic analysis of law and the legal system. </p>