The conflicts that exist between economists and lawyers, demonstrated in law and economics debates, are attributable to cultural differences regarding the merits of positivism. Economists are often content to focus in positive matters without addressing moral and normative implications. Positivism is a far more contentious proposition in the legal realm, and attorneys that have trouble accepting legal positivist approaches also have problems with the application of economic principles to the ...
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