On the debate around the science of economic law. Thematic fields, interdisciplinarity and contemporary issues

Abstract

The essay examines the theoretical and scientific debate surrounding the field of economic law, focusing on its thematic boundaries, methodological foundations, and main evolutionary perspectives. After highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of the discipline, the essay analyses its ordering function within the economic system, emphasizing the role of law as a structural framework for markets and economic institutions. The study also reconstructs the main doctrinal approaches and proposes a possible taxonomy of economic law scholarship, considering different legal traditions and economic models. Attention is devoted to the concept of economic constitution, the tension between economic freedom and public intervention, and the growing impact of supranational and global dynamics. Within this framework, economic law emerges as a dynamic and interdisciplinary field of study capable of addressing the challenges posed by globalization, technological innovation, and contemporary institutional transformations.