Contracts of Adhesion Between Law and Economics Rethinking the Unconscionability Doctrine /

• Main Author: D'Agostino, Elena (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Law,
• Subjects: Law.; Law > Philosophy.; Private international law.; Conflict of laws.; International law.; Comparative law.; Trade.; Law and economics.; Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History.; Law and Economics.; International Economic Law, Trade Law.; European Law.; Private International Law, International & Foreign Law, Comparative Law.

This book examines the most controversial issues concerning the use of pre-drafted clauses in fine print, which are usually included in consumer contracts and presented to consumers on a take-it-or-leave-it basis. By applying a multi-disciplinary approach that combines consumer’s psychology and sell...

Table of Contents:

• 1. The Unconscionability Doctrine in a Law & Economics Perspective
• 2. Market structure
• 3. Lack of sophistication
• 4. Voluntary Disclosure of Clauses
• 5. Public Intervention
• 6. Concluding remarks.