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This is a systematic account of the law and economics of the American family. It explores the implications of economics for family lawâdivorce, adoption, breach of promise, surrogacy, prenuptial agreements, custody arrangementsâand its limitations, and introduces the idea of covenant to consider the role of love, trust, and fidelity.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments 1. Introduction I. Markets in Family Relationships 2. Courtship: The Marriage Market 3. Becoming Parents II. The Family as Firm 4. Husband and Wife 5. Parent and Child III. Families in Disequilibrium and the Family Franchise 6. Families in Transition: Between Firm and Franchise 7. Winding Up the Firm: The Family Franchise 8. The Role of Law Reform Notes Index

From Contract to Covenant

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      Publisher: Harvard University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 4/28/2000 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780674002166, 978-0674002166
      ISBN10: 0674002164

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This is a systematic account of the law and economics of the American family. It explores the implications of economics for family lawâdivorce, adoption, breach of promise, surrogacy, prenuptial agreements, custody arrangementsâand its limitations, and introduces the idea of covenant to consider the role of love, trust, and fidelity.

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgments 1. Introduction I. Markets in Family Relationships 2. Courtship: The Marriage Market 3. Becoming Parents II. The Family as Firm 4. Husband and Wife 5. Parent and Child III. Families in Disequilibrium and the Family Franchise 6. Families in Transition: Between Firm and Franchise 7. Winding Up the Firm: The Family Franchise 8. The Role of Law Reform Notes Index

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