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Torts Theories

  1. Theories used in torts cases
    The Hand Formula
  2. Theories used to explain torts results

    Levmore's conjecture: a liability rule or property rule is more stable where changing the rule would have greater effects on the distribution of entitlements or behavior.

    The Coase Theorem:
    transaction costs
    information costs
    ex ante hypothetical bargain
    The least cost avoider principle
    information-forcing rules
    deterrence
    [multiple deterrence]
    [Insurance costs]
    moral hazard
    Net social loss doctrine
    Recurring miss cases
    symmetrical activity use
    [activity level] effects

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