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Causal Apportionment: A Reply To The Critics, Mario Rizzo Jan 1986

Causal Apportionment: A Reply To The Critics, Mario Rizzo

Mario Rizzo

This article follows-up on the theory of apportionment by relative causal contribution developed in the Columbia Law Review. It is an answer to criticism by statisticians.


Stakes And Risks In Economic Sanctions, Joseph Pelzman, Tom Bayard, Jorge Perez-Lopez Mar 1983

Stakes And Risks In Economic Sanctions, Joseph Pelzman, Tom Bayard, Jorge Perez-Lopez

Joseph Pelzman

No abstract provided.


The Benefits And Costs Of The Deferral Of U.S. Taxes On Retained Earnings Of Controlled Foreign Corporations, Joseph Pelzman, Don Rousslang Jan 1983

The Benefits And Costs Of The Deferral Of U.S. Taxes On Retained Earnings Of Controlled Foreign Corporations, Joseph Pelzman, Don Rousslang

Joseph Pelzman

No abstract provided.


A Theory Of Economic Loss In The Law Of Torts, Mario Rizzo Jun 1982

A Theory Of Economic Loss In The Law Of Torts, Mario Rizzo

Mario Rizzo

This article contains a general theory that explains why pure economic loss ( that is, financial loss not associated with physical harm to the person or property of the plaintiff) is not to be recoverable at times and is recoverable at other times. The theory stresses the importance in the law of reducing contracting costs while still providing incentives to avoid true social costs.


A Note On Uncertain Lifetimes: A Comment, Joseph Pelzman, Don Rousslang Feb 1982

A Note On Uncertain Lifetimes: A Comment, Joseph Pelzman, Don Rousslang

Joseph Pelzman

No abstract provided.


Causal Apportionment In The Law Of Torts, Mario Rizzo Oct 1980

Causal Apportionment In The Law Of Torts, Mario Rizzo

Mario Rizzo

This article presents a theory and a technology of damage apportionment (in cases of joint, concurrent or successive torts) based on relative causal contributions. While the theory is developed along the lines of strict liability, it is also applicable, mutatis mutandis, to a negligence framework.