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Freedom of Contract and Paternalism: Prospects and Limits of an Economic Approach (Perspectives from Social Economics)
Péter Cserne
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Description for Freedom of Contract and Paternalism: Prospects and Limits of an Economic Approach (Perspectives from Social Economics)
Hardcover. A theoretical discussion and internal critique of mainstream law and economics scholarship, especially as it approaches the issue of paternalism. Cserne discusses how, and to what extent, economic analysis can explain and/or justify the limitations on freedom of contract, with special emphasis on paternalism. Series: Perspectives from Social Economics. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCFM; LNHU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
A theoretical discussion and internal critique of mainstream law and economics scholarship, especially as it approaches the issue of paternalism. Cserne discusses how, and to what extent, economic analysis can explain and/or justify the limitations on freedom of contract, with special emphasis on paternalism.
A theoretical discussion and internal critique of mainstream law and economics scholarship, especially as it approaches the issue of paternalism. Cserne discusses how, and to what extent, economic analysis can explain and/or justify the limitations on freedom of contract, with special emphasis on paternalism.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
206
Condition
New
Series
Perspectives from Social Economics
Number of Pages
194
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230340299
SKU
V9780230340299
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99-15
About Péter Cserne
Péter Cserne is a senior lecturer in Law at the University of Hull. A lawyer and economist by training, he has published widely on legal theory, economic analysis of law, and contracts. He is the founder and convener of MetaLawEcon, an international academic network for research on the foundations of economic analysis of law.
Reviews for Freedom of Contract and Paternalism: Prospects and Limits of an Economic Approach (Perspectives from Social Economics)
"Freedom of Contract and Paternalism is an 'interference with individual autonomy that aims at protecting or promoting the interests of the individual.' Does it represent a case of soft paternalism? You do not have to read it but is in your interest to read it. It is a very important book." - Manfred J. Holler, professor, University of Hamburg ... Read more