Recent developments in law and economics Vol 2/ 
edited by Robert D. Cooter and Francesco Parisi 
 - UK;  Edward Elgar Publishing,    2009. 
 - 617p.;  25cm. 
 - International library of critical writings in economics, 241 .
 - Blaug, Mark  Series Editor .
<br/><br/>Volume II – Torts, Crimes and Remedies<br/>Acknowledgements<br/>An Introduction by the editor to both volumes appears in Volume I<br/>PART I TORT LAW<br/>1. Guido Calabresi (2007), ‘Toward a Unified Theory of Torts’<br/>2. A. Mitchell Polinsky and Steven Shavell (1998), ‘Punitive Damages: An Economic Analysis’<br/>3. Richard Craswell (1999), ‘Deterrence and Damages: The Multiplier Principle and its Alternatives’<br/>4. Francesco Parisi and Vincy Fon (2004), ‘Comparative Causation’<br/>5. Robert D. Cooter and Ariel Porat (2006), ‘Liability Externalities and Mandatory Choices: Should Doctors Pay Less?’<br/>PART II REMEDIES<br/>6. A. Mitchell Polinsky and Yeon-Koo Che (1991), ‘Decoupling Liability: Optimal Incentives for Care and Litigation’<br/>7. Yeon-Koo Che and Tai-Yeong Chung (1999), ‘Contract Damages and Cooperative Investments’<br/>8. Ian Ayres and Eric Talley (1995), ‘Solomonic Bargaining: Dividing a Legal Entitlement to Facilitate Coasean Trade’<br/>9. Louis Kaplow and Steven Shavell (1996), ‘Property Rules versus Liability Rules: An Economic Analysis’<br/>10. Saul Levmore (1997), ‘Unifying Remedies: Property Rules, Liability Rules, and Starting Rules’<br/>11. Abraham Bell and Gideon Parchomovsky (2002), ‘Pliability Rules’<br/>PART III CRIMINAL LAW<br/>12. Daniel Kessler and Steven D. Levitt (1999), ‘Using Sentence Enhancements to Distinguish Between Deterrence and Incapacitation’<br/>13. John J. Donahue III and Steven D. Levitt (2001), ‘The Impact of Legalized Abortion on Crime’<br/>14. Gary S. Becker, Kevin K. Murphy and Michael Grossman (2004), ‘The Economic Theory of Illegal Goods: The Case of Drugs’ 
<br/><br/> This three-volume set is an authoritative selection of some of the most important published papers in law and economics. It provides an extensive overview of recent work for law and economics scholars and an opportunity to explore developments in particular fields for those interested in more specialized study. Volume I presents current theories being applied in property law and intellectual property. Volume II addresses current issues in torts, criminal law, and remedies. Volume III explores a variety of approaches to contract and corporate law.<br/>These innovative papers offer ideas for the improvement of current legal policies and identify areas requiring additional study to further enhance our understanding of ways in which economics can inform the development of law. ---provided by publisher 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781845423261 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Law and economics
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>340.11  / REC