Katharina Pistor - What Finance (and Economics) Can Learn from Law

Katharina Pistor, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses her project on re-theorizing the relationship between law and markets. She explores the historical context of law and finance, particularly in Eastern Europe and Russia, and critiques existing frameworks. Her research strategy involves an interdisciplinary team analyzing case studies to understand the complexities of law in financial markets.

What was the significance of the financial crisis of 2008 in relation to the theories discussed?

How does Katrina's interdisciplinary approach contribute to understanding law and markets?

What insights does Katrina provide about the role of law in economic development?