<i>'The central goal of this book is to provide a state-of-the-art overview of the literature with respect to the economic analysis of tort law. It sure meets the challenge, offering with great expertise a comprehensive presentation of tort law in both economic and comparative perspectives. The clarity of the text, unusual in the law and economics literature, makes the book accessible to a broad readership of economists with a limited legal background and lawyers with limited economic skills.'</i>

- Olivier Moreteau, Louisiana State University, US,

'Tort Law and Economics<i>, ed. Michael Faure, provides a highly useful economic overview of the most important topics of tort law. The authors clearly show the main developments of the discussion, examining the results of recent studies and stating their own opinions. Detailed bibliographies are included. The volume has to be warmly recommended to friends and foes of economic analysis who are provided with a comprehensive update in this field while also indicating areas which critics have to focus on.'</i>

- Helmut Koziol, European Centre of Tort and Insurance Law, Austria,

This volume provides a state-of-the-art overview of the literature on the economic analysis of tort law. In sixteen chapters, the specialist authors guide the reader through the often vast literature in each domain providing a balanced and comprehensive summary. Particular attention is paid to the evolution of the field, further refinements to economic models and relevant conclusions and lessons for the policymaker.Tort Law and Economics is part of the Encyclopedia of Law and Economics, and enables readers, some not familiar with law and economics, to obtain an insight in the relevant economic literature concerning tort law and economics. This book will be of interest to lawyers and economists, practitioners and academics interested in accident law, tort law, insurance and regulation. It will also appeal to students in economic analysis of law and policymakers working on prevention of accidents, tort law or compensation of accident victims.
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This volume provides a state-of-the-art overview of the literature on the economic analysis of tort law.Tort Law and Economics is part of the Encyclopedia of Law and Economics, and enables readers, some not familiar with law and economics, to obtain an insight in the relevant economic literature concerning tort law and economics.
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Contents: General Introduction PART I: EFFICIENT LIABILITY RULES 1. Strict Liability versus Negligence Hans-Bernd Schäfer and Frank Müller-Langer 2. Contributory and Comparative Negligence in the Law and Economics Literature Mireia Artigot i Golobardes and Fernando Gómez Pomar PART II: CAUSATION AND MULTIPLE TORTFEASORS 3. Causation and Foreseeability Omri Ben-Shahar 4. Joint and Several Liability Lewis A. Kornhauser and Richard L. Revesz 5. Vicarious and Corporate Civil Liability Reinier H. Kraakman PART III: DAMAGES 6. Tort Damages Louis T. Visscher 7. Pure Economic Loss Jef De Mot 8. Non Pecuniary Losses Siewert D. Lindenbergh and Peter P.M. van Kippersluis 9. Punitive Damages A. Mitchell Polinsky and Steven Shavell PART IV: SPECIFIC CASES 10. Environmental Liability Michael Faure 11. Products Liability Mark A. Geistfeld 12. Medical Malpractice Steve Boccara PART V: ALTERNATIVE COMPENSATION SYSTEMS 13. Tort Law and Liability Insurance Gerhard Wagner 14. No-Fault Compensation Systems Karine Fiore PART VI: OTHER PERSPECTIVES ON TORT LAW 15. Harmonizing Tort Law: A Comparative Tort Law and Economics Analysis Willem H. van Boom PART VII: EMPIRICS 16. Empirics of Tort Ben C.J. van Velthoven Index
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'The central goal of this book is to provide a state-of-the-art overview of the literature with respect to the economic analysis of tort law. It sure meets the challenge, offering with great expertise a comprehensive presentation of tort law in both economic and comparative perspectives. The clarity of the text, unusual in the law and economics literature, makes the book accessible to a broad readership of economists with a limited legal background and lawyers with limited economic skills.'
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ISBN
9781847206596
Publisert
2009-04-30
Utgiver
Vendor
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Antall sider
576

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Edited by Michael Faure, Professor, Maastricht University and Erasmus School of Law, the Netherlands and Chairman of the Flemish High Council of Environmental Enforcement (VHRM), Brussels, Belgium