First published 1982
Richard A. Posner examines tort law through an economic lens in this 1982 analysis. The federal judge and legal scholar argues that economic principles can illuminate how courts decide liability cases. Posner reviews landmark tort decisions and applies cost-benefit analysis to legal reasoning. He demonstrates how efficiency considerations influence judicial outcomes in personal injury, property damage, and negligence cases. The book shows how economic theory explains legal doctrine and suggests reforms based on market principles. Posner offers readers a framework for understanding how law and economics intersect in practical court decisions.
Genres: economics, non-fiction, law, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: academic
Period: 1982
792 pages · Hardcover · Little Brown & Co