Social Sciences
8 years ago

Incomplete contracts now enforceable through self-enforcement and reputation

Journal of Shenyang Polytechnic University
Self-enforcement of incomplete contract
Xiao Xu

Paper Summary

Most contracts are incomplete because it's hard to predict everything that might happen. Courts can't enforce most incomplete contracts. A model by O. Hart shows how incomplete contracts can still work if parties care about their reputation.

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