On optimal legal change, past behavior, and grandfathering

Journal of Legal Studies

Volumn 37, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 37-85

  Shavell, Steven ^a  

^a HARVARD LAW SCHOOL   (United States)

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EID: 47749108284     PISSN: 00472530     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/588264     Document Type: Article

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