The New Old Efficiency Theories of Causation and Liability

Richard W. Wright

The New Old Efficiency Theories of Causation and Liability

Richard W. Wright

Chicago-Kent College of Law

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The New Old Efficiency Theories of Causation and Liability

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of Tort Law
Volume	7
State	Published - 2015

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Torts

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The New Old Efficiency Theories of Causation and Liability

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