Tim Friehe analyzes important aspects for the design of tort law which intends to induce optimal individual choices and possible limitations of workable tort law in varied settings. He highlights the consequences of the consideration of hitherto neglected behavioral dimensions for the...

Preface -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Field of Forensic Economics -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 2: The Meaning of Earning Capacity -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Definitions -- 2.3 Supply and Demand -- 2.3.1 The Supply Side -- 2.3.2...

This volume traces the evolution of the field of law and economics from its European roots to its neoclassical “Chicagoan” period to its current identity as a more fluid, transatlantic discipline. Paying special attention to the work of German economist Juergen Backhaus, who was instrumental...

This book addresses the recent debate about copyright law and its impact on the distribution of scientific knowledge from an economic perspective. The focus is on the question whether a copyright regime or an open access regime is better suited to the norms and organizational structure in a...

Alexander Wulf betrachtet in diesem Buch mit Hilfe ökonomischer Methoden die Bedeutung des Wirtschaftsrechts für die volkswirtschaftliche Entwicklung und das Wirtschaftsleben. Um die historische und gegenwärtige Entwicklung des öffentlichen Wirtschaftsrechts, des Wirtschaftsprivatrechts und...