Law and Economics Author:David Campbell, Matthias Klaes "(PART OF BUTTERWORTHS LAW IN CONTEXT SERIES)This new text provides a comprehensive, critical evaluation of the extremely influential theories that have explored the relationship of economics and law. Though the Keynesian consensus over the role of the state in economic activity has broken down, no clear views about the nature of the new regula... more »tory state have emerged. Using economics to evaluate legal regulation but insisting upon the necessity of a legal framework for welfare enhancing economic activity, this book will argue that the best use of regulation is not to achieve specific social goals but to enable free choice. Law and Economics: Text and Materials contains all the materials necessary to give an advanced undergraduate and postgraduate course on law and economics. It will be of relevance to those studying law, economics, business studies and political theory."« less