Unlike conventional contracts established through speech, written words, or actions, smart contracts are algorithmic, self-executing and self-enforcing computer programs. In this article, we analyze smart contracts from the perspective of digital platforms and the Finnish contract law. We...

In order to shed light on the consequences of the ongoing financial crisis, ETLA conducted two surveys at the end of October 2008. The firm survey targeted firms employing at least 10 persons in Finland (2,017 observations with a response rate of 33%) and the consumer survey targeted...

Finnish Abstract: Kirjan osiossa keskustellaan yritysten saatavien subordinaatiosta (alistamisesta) vertailevasti Suomen ja Englannin oikeuden nojalla. Velkasubordinaation tehokkuus riippuu siitä, tarkastellaanko tilannetta velallisen vai alistetun velkojan maksukyvyttömyystilanteessa. Sen...

In order to shed light on the consequences of the ongoing financial crisis, ETLA conducted two surveys at the end of October 2008. The firm survey targeted firms employing at least 10 persons in Finland (2,017 observations with a response rate of 33%) and the consumer survey targeted...