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William M. Landes and Richard A. Posner

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The Economic Structure of Tort Law

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Preface vii
Contents xi
1. The Positive Economic Theory of Tort Law 1
2. Property Rights versus Liability Rules 29
3. Strict Liability versus Negligence 54
4. Basic Principles of Accident Law 85
5. Additional Principles of Accident Law 123
6. Intentional Torts and Damages 149
7. Joint and Multiple Torts 190
8. Causation 228
9. Catastrophic Personal Injuries 256
10. Products Liability and Industrial-Accident Law 273
11. A Brief Summary, with Suggestions for Further Research 312
Case Index 317
Author Index 321
Subject Index 325

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Preface vii
Contents xi
1. The Positive Economic Theory of Tort Law 1
2. Property Rights versus Liability Rules 29
3. Strict Liability versus Negligence 54
4. Basic Principles of Accident Law 85
5. Additional Principles of Accident Law 123
6. Intentional Torts and Damages 149
7. Joint and Multiple Torts 190
8. Causation 228
9. Catastrophic Personal Injuries 256
10. Products Liability and Industrial-Accident Law 273
11. A Brief Summary, with Suggestions for Further Research 312
Case Index 317
Author Index 321
Subject Index 325

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