Rethinking disaster policy
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The narrow range of private-sector disaster insurance is mainly a reflection of the limited demand for coverage and the expense of supplying coverage. Government insurance schemes are not effective in encouraging efficient risk management.
Publication Name: Regulation
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0147-0590
Year: 2000
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Exporting tort awards
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The issue of bias against out-of-state defendants in legal cases and the size of awards against these defendants is examined, with focus on the effect of different methods of judicial selection on the outcomes of cases.
Publication Name: Regulation
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0147-0590
Year: 2000
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Regulating environmental hazards
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The debate about the regulation of environmental hazards is inconsistent. There is a need for Congress to create a consistent, proven standard for the regulation of environmental hazards.
Publication Name: Regulation
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0147-0590
Year: 2000
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