5. Legislation as Information

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Figures ix
4. Introduction: Alternatives to Deterrence and Legitimacy 1
5. 1. Expressive Claims about Law 11
6. 2. The Focal Point Power of Expression 22
7. 3. Law as Focal Point 57
8. 4. Law’s Focal Power in Dynamic Perspective 94
9. 5. Legislation as Information 136
10. 6. Revelation of Information by Legal Enforcement 169
11. 7. The Power of Arbitral Expression 199
12. 8. Normative Implications 233
13. Conclusion. Law’s Expressive Powers 260
14. Notes 263
15. Acknowledgments 315
16. Index 317