Theoretical & Normative Research

An important part of the TCRG’s work involves theoretical and normative research. A strong grounding and appreciation of theory can prove useful in providing deeper or alternative perspectives on areas of contemporary interest in the community and in practice, and therefore should be encouraged rather than perceived as a secondary concern with no tangible benefit.

Areas of theoretical and normative work that members of the TCRG are presently researching, for the purpose of preparing papers, research monographs and texts, include:

• Law and Norms;
• Behavioural Law and Economics (including the importance of the concepts of trust and trustworthiness, and the implications of research into ‘other-regarding preferences’);
• Scientific Studies into Human Happiness and Implications for Corporate Law and Governance;
• Team Production Theory;
• Efficient Capital Markets Hypothesis;
• Capital Lock-In and Director Primacy Theories;
• Law and Economics Applied to Corporate Control Transactions and Executive Compensation Issues.

If you have an interest in any of the above areas, or other theoretical and normative issues, and would be interested in presenting a paper, contributing a book chapter, or writing a research monograph on your area(s) of interest, please contact us.

We will immediately discuss possibilities with you.