Resources on contract theory/pricing function

evercloserunion

Hi all, I am looking for some good resources on the general relationship between contracts and their enforcement, and the economy. It's for an undergrad dissertation I'm doing next year--law, not economics. As such I have no background or education in economics, so I'm interested in looking at some of the fundamental texts that define this areas, I'd also like to read through some more beginner-focused materials so I actually know what I'm doing.

In particular, I'm looking for introductory texts on contract theory, the economic rationale behind the enforcement of contracts, the effects of enforcement (or lack thereof), why enforcement is important/necessary. Also, stuff on how the pricing function works and why it is important would be very helpful. Basically, I'm looking for texts which deal with the economic principles and rules followed by people entering contracts in the marketplace, and also how those people react to the rules governing contracts.

I'm having a browse through the resources thread in this forum and will have a look at a few of those. Wikipedia will also be consulted, of course. But if anyone knows of any resources which focus on the areas I have mentioned I would be very grateful. I'm planning to get these from a library, not buy them, so price isn't really an issue.

Cheers!

Économiste Monétaire

I can't think of any really basic books on contract theory. You might be able to pick up something from this, if you work around the maths.

evercloserunion

Thanks! I'll definitely take a look. No problem if there's a little maths involved, more fun that way

FWIW a Google research returns this link which looks promising: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=907678

More from a legal perspective than economic though.