Economic Analysis of Law (Harvard University Press, 2003). In chapter 17, I consider the basic theory of litigation. Here I … chapter 18, I extend the basic theory of litigation, examining among other issues the bringing of negative value suits …, in chapter 19, I discuss several general aspects of the legal process not considered in the basic theory and its …

some of the differences between common law and civil law regarding the notions of fault or negligence. Our analysis also …

This is a survey of legal liability for accidents. Three general aspects of accident liability are addressed. The first … is the effect of liability on incentives, both whether to engage in activities (for instance, whether to drive) and how …-bearing and insurance, for the liability system acts as an implicit insurer for accident victims and it imposes risk on potential …

I consider the efficiency of liability rules when courts obtain imperfect information about precautionary behavior. I …

empirical world. This Article models the interaction of settlement dynamics and the theory of negligence. It shows that tort …The economic models of bargaining and tort law have not been integrated into a coherent theory that reflects the … liability. The effect is to promote a system of self-regulation of accidents in the shadow of uncertain government pricing …

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