Undoubtedly scandals are caused by deviances from an average expected way of conduct. Consequently they are felt to endanger a moral equilibrium, although by the same token the actions underlying the scandal give rise to pleasure as well as rents. Application of standard reasoning thus will lead...

chapter 1 Looking at legal norms from an economic viewpoint -- chapter 2 The law and economics and property rights -- chapter 3 Conflicts caused by accidents, damages, failed negotiations and broken contracts -- chapter 4 Lawsuits and law enforcement -- chapter 5 The law and economics of the...