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Law and Economics, Hardcover by Posner, Eric A. (EDT), Brand New, Free shippi.... This anthology collects 13 essays reproduced from the periodical literature, written from 1974-98, adjudged to be among the most significant theoretical ones in their subject area. Part I treats traditional aspects of law and economics: contracts, torts, property, criminal law, bankruptcy, procedure, statutory interpretation, and wealth distribution. Law and Economics, Hardcover by Posner, Eric A. (EDT), ISBN 0754620980, ISBN-13 9780754620983, Brand New, Free shipping in the US This anthology collects 13 essays reproduced from the periodical literature, written from 1974-98, adjudged to be among the most significant theoretical ones in their subject area. Part I treats traditional aspects of law and economics: contracts, torts, property, criminal law, bankruptcy, procedure, statutory interpretation, and wealth distribution. Part II examines newer concerns with behavioral approaches, social norms (Posner's contribution), positive political theory, experimental tests, and computer models. Sources include the American Economic Review , Columbia Law Review , and Journal of Legal Studies . Includes supporting figures. Lacks a subject index. This volume is likely to serve as a major research source. Posner is with the U. of Chicago Law School. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()