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Contract modification when litigating for damages is costly

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  • Miceli, Thomas J., 1995. "Contract modification when litigating for damages is costly," International Review of Law and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 15(1), pages 87-99, January.
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    2. Hylton, Keith N., 2023. "Mutual optimism and risk preferences in litigation," International Review of Law and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 75(C).

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