Economic Analysis of International Law [Minkštas viršelis]

Ten essays by international lawyers and law and economics specialists offer overviews of the building blocks of international order, sources of international law, enforcement, and the application and extensions of the economic analysis of international law. . . . Why has law and economics been so long in coming to international law? . . If law and economics analysis attracted adherents in international law, the history of international law is an inviting playground. -- The Journal of Comparative Law International law grows more and more important as a way for countries to cooperate to solve pressing global problems. The innovative essays in this volume, by some of the leading experts in the field, illuminate the dynamics and uses of international law, showing the way forward for government officials, scholars, and students. -- Joel P. Trachtman, Tufts University, US International law is a latecomer to law and economics, but if this volume is any indication, it has quickly caught up with the competition. The authors provide state-of-the-art overviews of numerous aspects of international law. Their insights will help lay the foundations for work in years to come. -- Eric Posner, University of Chicago Law School, US