Law and economics for civil law systems / Ejan Mackaay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mackaay, Ejan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law and economics.

Civil law--Economic aspects.

Civil law.

Civil law systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (560 p.)

Place of Publication:

Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar Pub., 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This unique volume presents the core ideas of law and economics for audiences primarily familiar with civil law systems. Ejan Mackaay offers a comprehensive look at the essential points of economic reasoning, the Coase theorem, and legal institutions such as intellectual property, extra-contractual civil liability and contracts. The book's structure mirrors the way law is taught in civil law countries, with structured presentations, references to civil code articles paired with non-technical explanations, and limited reliance on graphs. This English-language version builds on the success of th

Contents:

pt. I. Foundations

pt. II. Legal institutions.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Edition:

Based on: Mackaay, Ejan. 2e éd. Paris : Dalloz, 2008.

ISBN:

1-283-99272-8

1-78254-791-6

OCLC:

827208111