Introduction to the Symposium “Past, Present, and Future of Law and Economics in Asia”

Abstract This Introduction summarizes the theme of the twelve essays published in the symposium issue of “Past, Present, and Future of Law and Economics in Asia” at the Asian Journal of Law and Economics. Asian jurisdictions are at different economic developmental stages, and my observation is that the development of Law & Economics somewhat tracks the economic performance of the jurisdictions. Asian jurisdictions face common hurdles in spreading the use of Law & Economics.