Law+economics

Since the completion of the first edition of Law and Economics in 1978, there have been major developments in economics, in jurisprudence, and in the field of law and economics. These changes are reflected in the improved and updated second edition. The reader will find a new chapter on anti-discrimination law, and the topics of tie-in arrangements, boycotts, damages, and resale in price maintenance have been completely revised. Developments in adverse possession, rent control, medical malpractice, product liability, and defense against criminal prosecution are all reflected in the new edition. The chapter on environmental law incorporates a more extensive discussion of regulation and offers a more careful comparison of alternative methods to control the environment. Graduate students in law, economics, and business programs as well as law professionals will find the new edition of Law and Economics to be a text that has developed with the changing economic and legal climate.Hirsch, Werner Z. is the author of 'Law+economics' with ISBN 9780123494818 and ISBN 0123494818.