Legal Psychology of Economic Actors

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract The legal psychology of economic actors constitutes a theoretical framework for analyzing behavioral patterns in relation to legal compliance and noncompliance within economic environments. This paradigm examines the potential integration of behavioral biases into legal frameworks to enhance regulatory efficacy. This field emerged from the application of behavioral psychology to economic theory, fundamentally challenging the traditional conception of homo economicus and rational choice theory. Contemporary research demonstrates that cognitive processes employ various heuristics and biases in decision-making, both in quotidian contexts and organizational management. While this theoretical approach originated in American scholarship and has subsequently diffused across the Atlantic, its application illuminates decision-making processes in legal violations and dispute resolution mechanisms. Despite limited adoption in civil law jurisdictions, the framework has gained traction in competition and consumer law domains, likely due to their inherent economic foundations. Empirical evidence suggests that psychological biases significantly influence the effectiveness of legal mechanisms. The status quo bias exemplifies how cognitive predispositions affect legal frameworks, leading to consumer protection measures against tacit contract renewals. Similarly, optimism bias explains executive reluctance to seek judicial intervention during financial distress, necessitating third-party intervention mechanisms in legal systems. Scholars increasingly advocate for the integration of behavioral psychology insights into legislative processes, particularly in regulatory law, to enhance the empirical effectiveness of legal frameworks.
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Authors Héloïse Meur
Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
DOI
10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197769034.013.0020
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https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197769034.013.0020
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