The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics and the Law (3 volume set) [Hardcover]

Peter Newman (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1561592153 | ISBN-13: 978-1561592159 | Publication Date: February 1, 1998

A great deal of economics is in fact about law - the functioning of markets, property rights and their enforcement, financial obligations and so on. Yet these legal aspects and problems are almost never addressed in the academic study of economics. At the same time a great deal of law, an increasing proportion of litigation for example, is about economics, and yet the drafting and administration of laws often ignore economic principle.The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics and the Law is uniquely placed by the quality, breadth and depth of its coverage to address this need for building bridges. Drawn from the ranks of academics and professional lawyers and economists in eight countries, the 340 contributors include the leading exponents of their specialities. Among them are Nobel laureates in economics and eminent legal scholars.The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics and the Law will become a benchmark for reference of the highest quality.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This third set of dictionaries under the Palgrave name maintains the very high standard of its predecessors: The New Palgrave: A Dictionary of Economics (Norton, 1989) and The New Palgrave Dictionary of Money and Finance (Stockton, 1992). Although called a dictionary, the book offers 399 signed articles that are interdisciplinary and encyclopedic in range and depth, most written by American or British academics from major institutions. Topics range from airline deregulation and insurance to contracts and crime as a distinct form of behavior. The writing level assumes at least advanced undergraduate understanding of economics and more than a little math. About 20 percent of the topics have appeared in the earlier titles, but the articles here are new and often much longer. Physically well produced (though unfortunately lacking an index and CIP data), this is a superior subject dictionary, but its depth of coverage will limit its use to all but the most ambitious undergrads. Strongly recommended for libraries serving graduate programs in economics, law, and public and social policy.?Patrick J. Brunet, Western Wisconsin Technical Coll. Lib., La Crosse
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About the Author

Peter Newman was formerly Professor Emeritus at Johns Hopkins University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 2550 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (February 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561592153
• ISBN-13: 978-1561592159
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 11.1 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 21.9 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,042,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)