Abstract
Behavioral economic analysis of law is about bringing recent research about behavior and choice together with classical law and economics. In this essay we assess its relevance for the theory of optimal law enforcement. It is our view that criminal law is an area where behavioral analysis has a role to play. Notwithstanding the results so far provided by the behavioral approach are somehow disappointing.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 5-15 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | European Journal Of Law And Economics |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- Behavioral theory
- Law enforcement
