Henry B. Hansmann

About the Author

Henry B. Hansmann is a distinguished legal scholar whose work has shaped modern understanding of corporations, organizational forms, and economic institutions. Known for combining rigorous comparative analysis with clear functional reasoning, he examines how laws and governance structures influence the behavior, efficiency, and accountability of organizations. His scholarship engages legal theory, economics, and institutional design, offering valuable perspectives for academics, practitioners, and readers interested in the foundations of business law. Hansmann is the author of The Anatomy of Corporate Law: A Comparative and Functional Approach, a major contribution to comparative corporate law and the study of corporate governance.