Publication Date

6-1994

Journal

Yale Law Journal

Abstract

The article argues that the informal economy plays a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence, challenging the traditional state-oriented, "static" approach to law. It introduces the concept of "dynamic jurisprudence," which emphasizes individual dignity, mutual recognition, and the constant reshaping of legal norms through interpersonal interactions. This dynamic approach contrasts with static jurisprudence, which relies on a correlating agency like the state to maintain rights and duties. The article contends that dynamic jurisprudence enhances personal and collective power, allowing individuals to resist or reform state commands, and highlights the importance of recognizing the interplay between formal and informal legal systems.

Volume

103

Issue

8

First Page

2213

Last Page

2238

Publisher

Yale Law School

Disciplines

Jurisprudence | Law

Comments

Symposium: The Informal Economy

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