Why did inheritance laws change?
Gabrielle A. Brenner
The existence of restrictive inheritance laws poses a problem. Since such restrict parents' choices, they may cause conflict among children, and so, at first glance, appear to be costly for society. Then why did these survive so long? Why were not altered once their harm was perceived? This paper shows that have benefits, as well costs, since diminish inequality heirs thus enhance social stability. advantages are evident when people live in relatively isolated communities where central authorities weak. As population increases become stronger, the stability society is enhanced if changed greater freedom choice given parents. These views examined by looking England France during after Middle Ages. reason selecting countries explain only but also evolution customs better documented than elsewhere. Say you know another entirely, till divided an with him (J.K. Lavater).
International Review of Law and Economics