We run a large-scale natural field experiment to evaluate alternative strategies to en- force compliance with the law. The experiment varies the text of mailings sent to potential evaders of TV license fees. We find a strong alert effect of mailings, leading to a substantial increase in...

An evaluation problem exists when winding up executory contracts in case of insolvency. The trustee has difficulties in accurately considering the claim for damages that arises if he chooses to reject a contract instead of accepting it. An unequal treatment of creditors and inefficiencies...

We run a large-scale natural field experiment to evaluate alternative strategies to enforce compliance with the law. The experiment varies the text of mailings sent to potential evaders of TV license fees. We find a strong alert effect of mailings, leading to a substantial increase in...

Insbesondere seit der Verabschiedung der Kartellschadensersatzrichtlinie 2014/104/EU durch das Europäische Parlament und den Rat im Dezember 20141 gelangt die privatrechtliche Kartellrechtsdurchsetzung auch in Europa immer mehr in den Mittelpunkt der rechtswissenschaftlichen Diskussion. In...