Law and Economics: Pearson New International Edition Robert Cooter and Thomas Ulen is a textbook that provides insight into the economic analysis of law and legal institutions. This book is intended for students and professionals in higher education who are delving into law and economics.
The book covers fundamental economic principles and their application to legal rules and processes. Cooter and Ulen discuss topics such as property, contracts, torts, legal procedures, and criminal law, using microeconomic theory to critically evaluate legislation and policy. The structure is flexible: it begins with an introduction to economic tools, followed by core topics from legal practice.
This reference work aligns with fields such as case law, general legal questions, and economics within the context of law and economics. The Pearson New International Edition is suitable for students who have a basic understanding of microeconomics and want to deepen their knowledge of law and economics.