This paper analyzes the incentive properties of the standard and burden of proof for a finding of negligence, when …

This paper analyzes the cost and incentive properties of the standard of proof for a finding of negligence. In common … evidence is the only cost-and-incentive efficient standard of proof consistent with a negligence rule. <P> Cet article analyse …

We consider situations where legal liability yields insufficient incentives for socially efficient behavior, e …. We show that fault-based liability is generally more effective than strict liability in harnessing social image concerns …

This paper analyses whether liability insurance is socially desirable, under strict liability or under the negligence … rule, when the injurer?s behavior is imperfectly observable. Liability insurance is known to be socially beneficial under … the strict liability rule, even though it can reduce incentives to exercise due care in situations characterized by moral …

the negligence rule, when the injurer's behavior is imperfectly observable. Liability insurance is known to be socially … negligence when he was careless). I give sufficient con-ditions on the type I and type II errors for liability insurance to be … juridictions civilistes.<P> This paper analyses whether liability insurance is socially desirable, under strict liability or under …