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Introduction to Law and EConomics 4e

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ISBN-10: 0735584486

ISBN-13: 9780735584488

Edition: 2010th 2011 (Revised)

Authors: Polinsky

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Distinguished by brevity, lucid writing, and well-chosen examples, AnIntroduction to Law and Economics, now in its Fourth Edition,focuses on a set of core topics that include property, contracts, torts,criminal law, and litigation. Avoiding specialized jargon and mathematics,Polinsky teaches students how to think like an economist and understandlegal issues from an economic perspective.Clear, succinct, and authoritative, An Introduction to Law and Economicsfeatures:Solid coverage of relevant economic principlesA normative approach that illustrates how to assess legal rules and policiesin terms of economic and social goals ; ;Clear explanations of concepts ;Enhancements in the Fourth Edition…    
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Book details

List price: $58.00
Edition: 2010th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
Publication date: 4/15/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 216
Size: 5.75" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

Introduction
Efficiency and Equity
The Coase Theorem
First Application - Nuisance Law
Second Application - Breach of Contract
Third Application - Automobile Accidents
Risk Bearing and Insurance
Fourth Application - Breach of Contract Again
Fifth Application - Automobile Accidents Again
Sixth Application - Law Enforcement Using Fines
Seventh Application - Law Enforcement Using Imprisonment
Competitive Markets
Eighth Application - Pollution Control
Ninth Application - Products Liability
Tenth Application - Principal-Agent Liability
Eleventh Application - Suit, Settlement, and Trial
Twelfth Application - Regulation
Efficiency and Equity Reconsidered
A Summing Up
Conclusion
Bibliographical Appendix
Syllabi Appendix
Index