Torts, Negligence and Economic Analysis

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Torts, Negligence and Economic Analysis

Question: Does B<PL accurately identify the person who is responsible for the costs of an accident?

Hypo # 1

Answer #1

Hypo #2

Answer #2

Question: Does it matter if liability is based on fault?

Thoughts

Some observations

Examples of when it might matter

Policy recommendations depend greatly on market structure one assumes

More policy ideas

Objections:

Other information:
Professor Alfred C. Yen