This book reviews empirical evidence relating to five major categories of accidents; automobile accidents; medical malpractice; product related accidents; environmental injuries; and workplace injuries.

In the mid 1980s, there was a crisis in the availability, affordability, and adequacy of liability insurance in the United States and Canada. Mass tort claims such as the asbestos, DES, and Agent Orange litigation generated widespread public attention, and the tort system came to assume a heightened prominence in American life. While some scholars debate whether or not any such crisis still exists, there has been an increasing political, judicial and academic questioning of the goals and future of the tort system.Exploring the Domain of Tort Law reviews the evidence on the efficacy of the tort system and its alternatives. By looking at empirical evidence in five major categories of accidents--automobile, medical malpractice, product-related accidents, environmental injuries, and workplace injuries--the authors evaluate the degree to which the tort system conforms to three normative goals: deterrence, corrective justice, and distributive justice. In each case, the authors review the deterrence and compensatory properties of the tort system, and then review parallel bodies of evidence on regulatory, penal, and compensatory alternatives.Most of the academic literature on the tort system has traditionally been doctrinal or, in recent years, highly theoretical. Very little of this literature provides an in-depth consideration of how the system works, and whether or not there are any feasible alternatives. Exploring the Domain of Tort Law contributes valuable new evidence to the tort law reform debate. It will be of interest to academic lawyers and economists, policy analysts, policy professionals in government and research organizations, and all those affected by tort law reform.

Faced with increased levels of international competition and mounting budget deficits some developed, Western economies have responded by introducing trade restrictions. This book uses a comparative analysis of eight leading industrial nations (including Japan, the United States, West Germany and Britain) to demonstrate that such policies are mistaken. Alternatives to trade restrictions, including subsidies for industries and labour-market policy instruments are also shown to have their drawbacks, and the book emphasises the need for countries to find and exploit policies which fulfil their own political and social needs but which are least injurious to their trading partners.

This updated third edition of what has become a modern classic provides a succinct overview of the fundamental concepts of international trade law. Written by two leading scholars with 70 years of collective experience in the area, it discusses the basic structure and principles of trade law alongside specific GATT and WTO legal rules and institutions.Key Features:Presents accessible analytical summaries of trade lawConsiders key legal concepts in diverse historical, political and economic contextsExplores new areas including sustainable development, digital trade, gender, and security exceptionsMakes connections between different areas of trade law to create an integrated summary of the fieldIncludes extensive updates to refer to the most recent cases, decisions, and treaty negotiation developmentsInterdisciplinary in scope, this authoritative third edition is designed for students and scholars of law, economics, political science, and international relations. Its insights will also benefit policy advisors, government officials, journalists, economists, and NGOs seeking to further their understanding of international trade law and policy.

This updated third edition of what has become a modern classic provides a succinct overview of the fundamental concepts of international trade law. Written by two leading scholars with 70 years of collective experience in the area, it discusses the basic structure and principles of trade law alongside specific GATT and WTO legal rules and institutions.Key Features:

Presents accessible analytical summaries of trade lawConsiders key legal concepts in diverse historical, political and economic contextsExplores new areas including sustainable development, digital trade, gender, and security exceptionsMakes connections between different areas of trade law to create an integrated summary of the fieldIncludes extensive updates to refer to the most recent cases, decisions, and treaty negotiation developments

Interdisciplinary in scope, this authoritative third edition is designed for students and scholars of law, economics, political science, and international relations. Its insights will also benefit policy advisors, government officials, journalists, economists, and NGOs seeking to further their understanding of international trade law and policy.

This updated third edition of what has become a modern classic provides a succinct overview of the fundamental concepts of international trade law. Written by two leading scholars with 70 years of collective experience in the area, it discusses the basic structure and principles of trade law alongside specific GATT and WTO legal rules and institutions.Key Features:Presents accessible analytical summaries of trade lawConsiders key legal concepts in diverse historical, political and economic contextsExplores new areas including sustainable development, digital trade, gender, and security exceptionsMakes connections between different areas of trade law to create an integrated summary of the fieldIncludes extensive updates to refer to the most recent cases, decisions, and treaty negotiation developmentsInterdisciplinary in scope, this authoritative third edition is designed for students and scholars of law, economics, political science, and international relations. Its insights will also benefit policy advisors, government officials, journalists, economists, and NGOs seeking to further their understanding of international trade law and policy.

This updated third edition of what has become a modern classic provides a succinct overview of the fundamental concepts of international trade law. Written by two leading scholars with 70 years of collective experience in the area, it discusses the basic structure and principles of trade law alongside specific GATT and WTO legal rules and institutions.Key Features:Presents accessible analytical summaries of trade lawConsiders key legal concepts in diverse historical, political and economic contextsExplores new areas including sustainable development, digital trade, gender, and security exceptionsMakes connections between different areas of trade law to create an integrated summary of the fieldIncludes extensive updates to refer to the most recent cases, decisions, and treaty negotiation developmentsInterdisciplinary in scope, this authoritative third edition is designed for students and scholars of law, economics, political science, and international relations. Its insights will also benefit policy advisors, government officials, journalists, economists, and NGOs seeking to further their understanding of international trade law and policy.

Faced with increased levels of international competition and mounting budget deficits some developed, Western economies have responded by introducing trade restrictions. This book uses a comparative analysis of eight leading industrial nations (including Japan, the United States, West Germany and Britain) to demonstrate that such policies are mistaken. Alternatives to trade restrictions, including subsidies for industries and labour-market policy instruments are also shown to have their drawbacks, and the book emphasises the need for countries to find and exploit policies which fulfil their own political and social needs but which are least injurious to their trading partners.

Faced with increased levels of international competition and mounting budget deficits some developed, Western economies have responded by introducing trade restrictions. This book uses a comparative analysis of eight leading industrial nations (including Japan, the United States, West Germany and Britain) to demonstrate that such policies are mistaken. Alternatives to trade restrictions, including subsidies for industries and labour-market policy instruments are also shown to have their drawbacks, and the book emphasises the need for countries to find and exploit policies which fulfil their own political and social needs but which are least injurious to their trading partners.

Faced with increased levels of international competition and mounting budget deficits some developed, Western economies have responded by introducing trade restrictions. This book uses a comparative analysis of eight leading industrial nations (including Japan, the United States, West Germany and Britain) to demonstrate that such policies are mistaken. Alternatives to trade restrictions, including subsidies for industries and labour-market policy instruments are also shown to have their drawbacks, and the book emphasises the need for countries to find and exploit policies which fulfil their own political and social needs but which are least injurious to their trading partners.

This book reviews empirical evidence relating to five major categories of accidents; automobile accidents; medical malpractice; product related accidents; environmental injuries; and workplace injuries.

In the mid 1980s, there was a crisis in the availability, affordability, and adequacy of liability insurance in the United States and Canada. Mass tort claims such as the asbestos, DES, and Agent Orange litigation generated widespread public attention, and the tort system came to assume a heightened prominence in American life. While some scholars debate whether or not any such crisis still exists, there has been an increasing political, judicial and academic questioning of the goals and future of the tort system.Exploring the Domain of Tort Law reviews the evidence on the efficacy of the tort system and its alternatives. By looking at empirical evidence in five major categories of accidents--automobile, medical malpractice, product-related accidents, environmental injuries, and workplace injuries--the authors evaluate the degree to which the tort system conforms to three normative goals: deterrence, corrective justice, and distributive justice. In each case, the authors review the deterrence and compensatory properties of the tort system, and then review parallel bodies of evidence on regulatory, penal, and compensatory alternatives.Most of the academic literature on the tort system has traditionally been doctrinal or, in recent years, highly theoretical. Very little of this literature provides an in-depth consideration of how the system works, and whether or not there are any feasible alternatives. Exploring the Domain of Tort Law contributes valuable new evidence to the tort law reform debate. It will be of interest to academic lawyers and economists, policy analysts, policy professionals in government and research organizations, and all those affected by tort law reform.

Faced with increased levels of international competition and mounting budget deficits some developed, Western economies have responded by introducing trade restrictions. This book uses a comparative analysis of eight leading industrial nations (including Japan, the United States, West Germany and Britain) to demonstrate that such policies are mistaken. Alternatives to trade restrictions, including subsidies for industries and labour-market policy instruments are also shown to have their drawbacks, and the book emphasises the need for countries to find and exploit policies which fulfil their own political and social needs but which are least injurious to their trading partners.

This updated third edition of what has become a modern classic provides a succinct overview of the fundamental concepts of international trade law. Written by two leading scholars with 70 years of collective experience in the area, it discusses the basic structure and principles of trade law alongside specific GATT and WTO legal rules and institutions.Key Features:Presents accessible analytical summaries of trade lawConsiders key legal concepts in diverse historical, political and economic contextsExplores new areas including sustainable development, digital trade, gender, and security exceptionsMakes connections between different areas of trade law to create an integrated summary of the fieldIncludes extensive updates to refer to the most recent cases, decisions, and treaty negotiation developmentsInterdisciplinary in scope, this authoritative third edition is designed for students and scholars of law, economics, political science, and international relations. Its insights will also benefit policy advisors, government officials, journalists, economists, and NGOs seeking to further their understanding of international trade law and policy.

This updated third edition of what has become a modern classic provides a succinct overview of the fundamental concepts of international trade law. Written by two leading scholars with 70 years of collective experience in the area, it discusses the basic structure and principles of trade law alongside specific GATT and WTO legal rules and institutions.Key Features:

Presents accessible analytical summaries of trade lawConsiders key legal concepts in diverse historical, political and economic contextsExplores new areas including sustainable development, digital trade, gender, and security exceptionsMakes connections between different areas of trade law to create an integrated summary of the fieldIncludes extensive updates to refer to the most recent cases, decisions, and treaty negotiation developments

Interdisciplinary in scope, this authoritative third edition is designed for students and scholars of law, economics, political science, and international relations. Its insights will also benefit policy advisors, government officials, journalists, economists, and NGOs seeking to further their understanding of international trade law and policy.

This updated third edition of what has become a modern classic provides a succinct overview of the fundamental concepts of international trade law. Written by two leading scholars with 70 years of collective experience in the area, it discusses the basic structure and principles of trade law alongside specific GATT and WTO legal rules and institutions.Key Features:Presents accessible analytical summaries of trade lawConsiders key legal concepts in diverse historical, political and economic contextsExplores new areas including sustainable development, digital trade, gender, and security exceptionsMakes connections between different areas of trade law to create an integrated summary of the fieldIncludes extensive updates to refer to the most recent cases, decisions, and treaty negotiation developmentsInterdisciplinary in scope, this authoritative third edition is designed for students and scholars of law, economics, political science, and international relations. Its insights will also benefit policy advisors, government officials, journalists, economists, and NGOs seeking to further their understanding of international trade law and policy.

This updated third edition of what has become a modern classic provides a succinct overview of the fundamental concepts of international trade law. Written by two leading scholars with 70 years of collective experience in the area, it discusses the basic structure and principles of trade law alongside specific GATT and WTO legal rules and institutions.Key Features:Presents accessible analytical summaries of trade lawConsiders key legal concepts in diverse historical, political and economic contextsExplores new areas including sustainable development, digital trade, gender, and security exceptionsMakes connections between different areas of trade law to create an integrated summary of the fieldIncludes extensive updates to refer to the most recent cases, decisions, and treaty negotiation developmentsInterdisciplinary in scope, this authoritative third edition is designed for students and scholars of law, economics, political science, and international relations. Its insights will also benefit policy advisors, government officials, journalists, economists, and NGOs seeking to further their understanding of international trade law and policy.

Faced with increased levels of international competition and mounting budget deficits some developed, Western economies have responded by introducing trade restrictions. This book uses a comparative analysis of eight leading industrial nations (including Japan, the United States, West Germany and Britain) to demonstrate that such policies are mistaken. Alternatives to trade restrictions, including subsidies for industries and labour-market policy instruments are also shown to have their drawbacks, and the book emphasises the need for countries to find and exploit policies which fulfil their own political and social needs but which are least injurious to their trading partners.

Faced with increased levels of international competition and mounting budget deficits some developed, Western economies have responded by introducing trade restrictions. This book uses a comparative analysis of eight leading industrial nations (including Japan, the United States, West Germany and Britain) to demonstrate that such policies are mistaken. Alternatives to trade restrictions, including subsidies for industries and labour-market policy instruments are also shown to have their drawbacks, and the book emphasises the need for countries to find and exploit policies which fulfil their own political and social needs but which are least injurious to their trading partners.

Faced with increased levels of international competition and mounting budget deficits some developed, Western economies have responded by introducing trade restrictions. This book uses a comparative analysis of eight leading industrial nations (including Japan, the United States, West Germany and Britain) to demonstrate that such policies are mistaken. Alternatives to trade restrictions, including subsidies for industries and labour-market policy instruments are also shown to have their drawbacks, and the book emphasises the need for countries to find and exploit policies which fulfil their own political and social needs but which are least injurious to their trading partners.