IF YOU CAN’T BEAT THEM, JOIN THEM: RICHARD POSNER AND BEHAVIORAL LAW AND ECONOMICS

Doron Teichman; Avishalom Tor; Eyal Zamir

doi:10.19272/202306103004

IF YOU CAN’T BEAT THEM, JOIN THEM: RICHARD POSNER AND BEHAVIORAL LAW AND ECONOMICS

Doron Teichman, Avishalom Tor, Eyal Zamir

Law

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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Abstract

Since its publication in 1973, Economic Analysis of Law (the Treatise) by Richard Posner has been recogniZed as the canonical treatise in the field. Given this status, observing changes over time in the different editions of the book can highlight substantial and methodological shifts in the area. On this backdrop, this brief essay will highlight Posner’s change of attitude towards behavioral analysis of law over the years, culminating with the incorporation of behavioral insights into the last edition of his book, published in 2014.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	67-75
Number of pages	9
Journal	History of Economic Ideas
Volume	31
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.19272/202306103004
State	Published - 2023

Keywords

Behavioral Law and Economics
Decision-Making
Economic Rationality
Judgement
Law and Economics
Richard Posner

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History
Sociology and Political Science
Economics and Econometrics

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IF YOU CAN’T BEAT THEM, JOIN THEM: RICHARD POSNER AND BEHAVIORAL LAW AND ECONOMICS

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