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Economics of Tort Law

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  • Alan O. Sykes

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This two-volume collection, prepared by a leading scholar in this field, brings together the seminal articles on the law and economics of tort law. The selection of papers addresses topics such as the Coase theorem, the choice between property and liability rules, the difference between negligence and strict liability, the economics of causation, damages and vicarious liability and the economics of affirmative duties. This is a classic collection that provides an essential foundation in the core issues fundamental to an understanding of tort law.

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  • Alan O. Sykes (ed.), 2007. "Economics of Tort Law," Books, Edward Elgar Publishing, volume 0, number 3896.
    • Handle: RePEc:elg:eebook:3896
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    Economics and Finance; Law - Academic;

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    • B4 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Economic Methodology

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