Research handbook on the economics of torts / edited by Jennifer H. Arlen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Arlen, Jennifer H.

Series:

Research Handbooks in Law and Economics Series

Research handbooks in law and economics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Torts--Economic aspects.

Torts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (667 p.)

Place of Publication:

Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar Pub., [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This pioneering Handbook contains original, specially commissioned chapters on tort law from the leading experts in the field. The chapters present a rigorous, in-depth analysis of the most current issues from a variety of perspectives - including theoretical economics, empirical legal studies, psychology and socio-law - and offer important insights for the future of tort scholarship. Focusing on issues of vital importance to those seeking to understand and reform the tort system, this volume takes a multi-disciplinary approach, including theoretical economic analysis, empirical analysis, soci

Contents:

part I. Overview of tort litigation

part II. Economic analysis of liability

part III. Economic analysis of multi-party litigation

part IV. The litigation process

part V. Damages.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-78100-617-2

OCLC:

865331463