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Foundations of Economic Analysis of Law
Steven Shavell
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Abstract
This book provides a comprehensive, economically-oriented treatment of the basic areas of law, namely, property law, tort law, contract law, and criminal law. The book also deals with the litigation process and contains a part on welfare economics, morality, and law. Aimed at a broad audience, neither a legal background nor technical economic knowledge is needed to read it.