Article
Punitive Damages, Social Norms, and Economic Analysis
Law and Contemporary Problems
Disciplines
Abstract
Cooter offers an economic analysis of punitive damages, keeping in mind the role of social norms. Liability for compensatory damages provides efficient incentives for self-monitoring.
Publication Date
7-1-1997
Citation Information
Robert D. Cooter. "Punitive Damages, Social Norms, and Economic Analysis" (1997) p. 73 - 92 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/robert_cooter/235/