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Polinsky, A. Mitchell.

An introduction to law and economics / A. Mitchell Polinsky. - 4th ed. - New York : Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, c2011. - xix, 195 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. ; obk.

CW706, CW708

Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-182) and index.

Introduction -- Efficiency and equity -- The coase theorem -- First application : nuisance law -- Second application : breach of contract -- Third application : automobile accidents -- Risk bearing and insurance -- Fourth application : breach of contract again -- Fifth application : automobile accidents again -- Sixth application : law enforcement using fines -- Seventh application : law enforcement using imprisonment -- Competitive markets -- Eighth application : pollution control -- Ninth application : products liability -- Tenth application : principal-agent liability -- Eleventh application : suit, settlement, and trial -- Twelfth application : regulation -- Efficiency and equity reconsidered -- A summing up -- Conclusion.

ISBN: 0735584486 9780735584488

LCCN: 2011006385

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Law and economics.

Dewey Class. No.: 343.07