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Cohen, R. Lloyd; Wright, D. Joshua --- "Research Handbook on the Economics of Family Law" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2011) [2011] ELECD 588

Editor(s): Cohen, R. Lloyd; Wright, D. Joshua

Title: Research Handbook on the Economics of Family Law

Series: Research Handbooks in Law and Economics series

Topics: Law and Economics; Family Law

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Publication: 29 July 2011

Number of pages: 320

ISBN (hard cover): 9781848444379

ISBN (soft cover): 9780857932822

EISBN: 9780857930644

Abstract/Description:

Those not learned in the economic arts believe that economics is either solely or essentially concerned with commercial relations. And, so it was, originally. Then, in the second half of the 20th century, economists began applying their minimalist but sturdy tools to other human activities such as marriage, child-bearing, crime, religion and social groups.

In this spirit, the Research Handbook on the Economics of Family Law gives us a series of original essays by distinguished scholars in economics, law or both. The essays represent a variety of approaches to the field. Many contain extensive surveys of the literature with respect to the particular question they address. Some employ empirical economics, others are more narrowly legal. They have in common one thing: each scholar employs a core economic tool or insight to shed light on some aspect of family law and social institutions broadly understood. Topics covered include: divorce, child support, infant feeding, abortion access, prostitution, the decline in marriage, birth control and incentives for partnering.

This comprehensive and enlightening volume will be a valuable reference for those interested in law and economics generally and family law in particular.