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A Deferential Role for Efficiency Theory in Analysing Causation-Based Tort Law

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  • Paul Burrows, 1999. "A Deferential Role for Efficiency Theory in Analysing Causation-Based Tort Law," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 8(1), pages 29-49, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:8:y:1999:i:1:p:29-49
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1008787400656
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    2. Ram Singh, 2005. "Comparative Causation -- A Re-examination," Working papers 139, Centre for Development Economics, Delhi School of Economics.
    3. Andrew Torre & Adrian Clifford, 2005. "Is the Treatment of Economic Loss by the Australian Courts in Torts Cases Anomalous?," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 20(2), pages 145-164, September.
    4. Qi Zhou, 2009. "Economic analysis of the legal standard for deceit in English tort law," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 28(1), pages 83-102, August.

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