[美] 斯蒂文·米德玛 【译者】：罗君丽 李井奎 茹玉骢 译 张旭昆 校

About the Author

Steven Medema, a distinguished American economist and historian of economic thought, is renowned for his insightful explorations of the intersections between law, economics, and institutional frameworks. With a career spanning decades at leading institutions such as the University of Colorado Denver and Duke University, Medema has made significant contributions to the field of law and economics, particularly through his examinations of Ronald Coase's groundbreaking ideas. His work elucidates how economic analysis can inform legal principles and institutional design, influencing scholars and policymakers alike. Medema's accessible yet rigorous scholarship bridges theoretical economics with practical applications, earning him acclaim as a pivotal figure in new institutional economics. This edition of his seminal work has been thoughtfully translated into Chinese by Luo Junli, Li Jingkui, Ru Yucun, with proofreading by Zhang Xukun, making his profound ideas available to a broader audience.