The Law and Economics movement is considered by many as the most important intellectual challenge within legal scholarship in recent decades. Economic concepts are applied to explain and clarify legal issues, not only with respect to antitrust and economic law, but also relating to a wide gamut of non-market activities, ranging from liability issues to family matters and crime. Law and Economics has influenced legislation and case law. Many academic journals publish articles in the field, and Law and Economics has become an integral part of legal and economic education at the most prestigious universities.

The European Association of Law and Economics (EALE) is the institutional response to the increasing importance of the economic analysis of law in Europe. The EALE was founded in 1984. The purpose of the Association is to provide assistance for scholars embarking on this new field of research. The annual conference has become an important forum for the exchange of information and ideas. The EALE also arranges seminars jointly with other organizations, and locally in different countries.

For more information go to EALE´s homepage .