Contracting is a research area that focuses on studying how agreements or contracts are formed, executed, and enforced between parties in various economic relationships. This can include contracts between businesses, governments, organizations, and individuals, as well as within supply chains, public-private partnerships, and other types of collaborations. Researchers in this field examine the design of contracts, the incentives they create, the mechanisms for dispute resolution, and the impact of contract enforcement on economic outcomes. This area of research is important for understanding how agreements shape behavior, relationships, and outcomes in the economy.