Economic Analysis of Law

This classic casebook earned its position as the preeminent work in the field by teaching generations of students the meaning and methods of economic analysis. The Sixth Edition continues to cover every aspect of economic analysis of the law - from common, business, and public international law to public market regulation, evidence, And The economic theory of democracy. These distinctive features make Economic Anaysis of Law such a bestseller : author Richard A. Posner is a pioneer in...
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This classic casebook earned its position as the preeminent work in the field by teaching generations of students the meaning and methods of economic analysis. The Sixth Edition continues to cover every aspect of economic analysis of the law - from common, business, and public international law to public market regulation, evidence, And The economic theory of democracy. These distinctive features make Economic Anaysis of Law such a bestseller : author Richard A. Posner is a pioneer in law and economics analysis comprehensive coverage of all key areas, from common law To The constitution lucid and user-friendly writing and organization to make the study of economics more accessible non-quantitative approach does not assume or require any prior knowledge of mathematics or economics part and chapter organization is based on legal - not economic - concepts excellent topical coverage stimulates class discussion end-of-chapter sections extend learning through problems and suggested further readings Revised and updated for its Sixth Edition, The casebook now offers: new coverage in areas such as evidence, intellectual property, public international law, And The economics of presidential pardons chapters on antitrust and taxation that have been extensively revised