Origins of Law and Economics The Economists' New Science of Law, 1830-1930 |
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| Author:
| Pearson, Heath |
| Contribution by:
| Goodwin, Craufurd D. |
| Series title: | Historical Perspectives on Modern Economics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-02386-3 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2005 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $56.99 |
Book Description:
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In the 1830's, the "new science of law" aimed to explain the working rules of human society by using the methodologically individual terms of economic discourse. Practitioners were inclined to admit altruistic values, bounded rationality, and institutional inertia into their research programs.
In the 1830's, the "new science of law" aimed to explain the working rules of human society by using the methodologically individual terms of economic discourse. Practitioners were inclined to admit altruistic values, bounded rationality, and institutional inertia into their research programs.