Coding Capital [Katharina Pistor]

The video discusses the role of law in creating wealth, emphasizing that legal systems are social resources used to code capital and create private wealth. Lawyers, as 'masters of the code,' help clients navigate legal frameworks to protect and grow their wealth, often leading to inequality. The video also highlights how legal loopholes are exploited for tax evasion and the dynamic nature of legal rules in economic contexts.

What is the significance of legal institutions in the context of wealth creation?

How do lawyers contribute to the creation of private wealth according to the text?

In what ways does the legal system act as a social resource?

What are the implications of exempting capital coders from other rules?

Discuss the relationship between the rules of the game and the existence of assets like intellectual property rights.