Antony W. Dnes, US-based attorney

'Why should law learn from economics and why should economics learn from Law? The new book by Professor Antony Dnes gives the answer. By exploring the standard areas of the law (property, contract, tort, crime, litigation and legal process, family, corporations) with rigorous economic tools and a blend of accessible language and illustrative examples, the book encourages the reader to learn, understand and think about the field of law and economics. Whether looking for a first immersion into this legal methodology or just searching for new applications, all will benefit from the author's clear writing and deep knowledge of the literature. Lawyers, economists, social scientists and policymakers should make this their turn-to book.'--Nuno Garoupa, Texas A&M University, School of Law, US'This book provides a well-structured introduction into the economic analysis of law, which is easily accessible for lawyers and social scientists. The new section of economic aspects of corporate law is a very valuable amendment in particular for management students.'--Roland Kirstein, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Germany and German Law and Economics Association

• Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Property Rights 3. Conflicts over Property Rights 4. Contract Formation and Evolution 5. Breach of Contract 6. Economics of Torts 7. Economics of Crime 8. Litigation and Legal Procedure 9. Economics of Family Law 10. Economic Aspects of Corporate Law Cases, Statutes, and References Index

Antony W. Dnes, US-based attorney

'Why should law learn from economics and why should economics learn from Law? The new book by Professor Antony Dnes gives the answer. By exploring the standard areas of the law (property, contract, tort, crime, litigation and legal process, family, corporations) with rigorous economic tools and a blend of accessible language and illustrative examples, the book encourages the reader to learn, understand and think about the field of law and economics. Whether looking for a first immersion into this legal methodology or just searching for new applications, all will benefit from the author's clear writing and deep knowledge of the literature. Lawyers, economists, social scientists and policymakers should make this their turn-to book.'--Nuno Garoupa, Texas A&M University, School of Law, US'This book provides a well-structured introduction into the economic analysis of law, which is easily accessible for lawyers and social scientists. The new section of economic aspects of corporate law is a very valuable amendment in particular for management students.'--Roland Kirstein, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Germany and German Law and Economics Association

• Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Property Rights 3. Conflicts over Property Rights 4. Contract Formation and Evolution 5. Breach of Contract 6. Economics of Torts 7. Economics of Crime 8. Litigation and Legal Procedure 9. Economics of Family Law 10. Economic Aspects of Corporate Law Cases, Statutes, and References Index

Antony W. Dnes, US-based attorney

'Why should law learn from economics and why should economics learn from Law? The new book by Professor Antony Dnes gives the answer. By exploring the standard areas of the law (property, contract, tort, crime, litigation and legal process, family, corporations) with rigorous economic tools and a blend of accessible language and illustrative examples, the book encourages the reader to learn, understand and think about the field of law and economics. Whether looking for a first immersion into this legal methodology or just searching for new applications, all will benefit from the author's clear writing and deep knowledge of the literature. Lawyers, economists, social scientists and policymakers should make this their turn-to book.'--Nuno Garoupa, Texas A&M University, School of Law, US'This book provides a well-structured introduction into the economic analysis of law, which is easily accessible for lawyers and social scientists. The new section of economic aspects of corporate law is a very valuable amendment in particular for management students.'--Roland Kirstein, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Germany and German Law and Economics Association

• Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Property Rights 3. Conflicts over Property Rights 4. Contract Formation and Evolution 5. Breach of Contract 6. Economics of Torts 7. Economics of Crime 8. Litigation and Legal Procedure 9. Economics of Family Law 10. Economic Aspects of Corporate Law Cases, Statutes, and References Index