Fundamental Principles of Law and Economics

In this new textbook, Alan Devlin explains law-and-economics theory in an accessible and straightforward manner. The book explores the relationship between law, economics, and legal theory in an international context. Drawing on the neoclassical tradition of economic analysis of law, and showcasing cutting-edge behavioural economic theories of law, Fundamental Principles of Law and Economics comprehensively summarises the subject and demonstrates that this influential movement can transform a student’s understanding of the law.

Key features of the book include:

• Case law, directives, regulations and statistics from EU, UK and US jurisdictions, providing an international contextualisation of law and economics
• Succinct end-of-chapter summaries highlighting the essential points in each chapter to focus student learning
• Further-reading information at the end of each chapter to guide independent research
• an accessible writing style and attractive text design, which includes frequent tables and diagrams, to facilitate understanding through the clear presentation of facts and discussion

This book is ideal for introductory and intermediate courses in law and economics, as well as for advanced classes both in competition law and in intellectual property.

Alan Devlin is an antitrust lawyer with the San Francisco office of Latham & Watkins LLP. He is a graduate of Stanford Law School (J.D. 2007), the University of Chicago (J.S.D. 2006; LL.M. 2005), and University College Dublin (B.B.L.S. (Int’l) 2004).