The law and economics of class actions in Europe : lessons from America / edited by Jürgen G. Backhaus, Alberto Cassone, Giovanni B. Ramello.
2012
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The law and economics of class actions in Europe : lessons from America / edited by Jürgen G. Backhaus, Alberto Cassone, Giovanni B. Ramello.
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Cheltenham [England] ; Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar Pub., 2012.
Description
1 online resource (xvi, 384 pages) : illustrations.
Series
New horizons in law and economics.
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Formatted Contents Note
pt. 1. Class action litigation : the origins and its main features
pt. 2. Disentangling the law and economics of class action
pt. 3. Comparative legal views : issues, national experiences and a proposal.
pt. 2. Disentangling the law and economics of class action
pt. 3. Comparative legal views : issues, national experiences and a proposal.
Summary
This well-documented book discusses the power and limitations of class actions with insights and analysis from a panel of distinguished scholars. It pays special attention to the introduction and the applicability of such a legal device in European civil law countries. The book offers a broad legal and economic investigation, drawing insights from US judicial experience and giving a rigorous discussion of both the philosophical and constitutional aspects and the economic mechanisms and incentives set up by class actions.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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English
ISBN
9781781001240 e-book
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