1. The first phase of development. The legal framework for dealing with RTA related disputes
Rules on road traffic liability
Rules on the compensation of traffic accident victims
Methods used to settle RTA compensation claims
Methods used to settle RTA compensation claims
The development of private insurance
Conclusion
2. The second phase of development. Introduction
The legal framework for dealing with RTA related disputes
Rules on road traffic liability
Rules on the compensation of road traffic victims
Current Chinese legal framework for RTA prevention
The impact of insurance on the road traffic liability system
3. Economic analysis of road traffic liability. Introduction
Economic essence of tort law
Deterrence via tort liability
The impact of imperfect information
The impact of regulation
The impact of insurance
The impact of insolvency
The impact of litigation costs
Compensation via road traffic liability
4. Empirics of road traffic liability. Introduction
The operation of the road traffic liability litigation system
Effects of road traffic liability reform on litigation and insurance
Safety effects of road traffic liability
Costs and benefits
Conclusion
5. Economic analysis of alternative instruments. Introduction
Alternative instruments for RTA prevention
The choice of sanctions
First-party insurance scheme as an alternative compensatory instrument
Compensation schemes not based on fault
Conclusion
6. Critical analysis of the current road traffic liability system in China. Introduction
Critical analysis of the road traffic liability system in China
Critical analysis of the Chinese RTA compensation system
Some empirics
7. Summary, policy recommendations and future developments. Summary of main findings
Possibilities for future research
The way forward.