New Horizons in Law and Economics series

The application of economic ideas and theories to the law and the explanation of markets and public economics from a legal point of view is recognized as one of the most exciting developments in both economics and the law. This important series is designed to make a significant contribution to the development of law and economics.

The main emphasis is on the development and application of new ideas. The series provides a forum for original research in areas such as criminal law, civil law, labour law, corporate law, family law, regulation and privatisation, tax, risk and insurance and competition law. International in its approach, it includes some of the best theoretical and empirical work from both well-established researchers and the new generation of scholars.