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Optimal Penalties in Contracts

Aaron S. Edlin, UC Berkeley
Alan Schwartz, Yale Law School

Abstract

Reviews the literature on breach of contract and contract penalties and presents in a coherent framework. Critiques the grounds on which courts validate liquidated damage provisions or invalidate penalties.

Suggested Citation

Aaron S. Edlin and Alan Schwartz. "Optimal Penalties in Contracts" Chicago-Kent Law Review (2003).
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/aaron_edlin/30



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