The Economist in Tort Litigation
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 4029488 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Robert J Thornton (0000-0002-6748-0913, Lehigh University), Robert Thornton (Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.), John O Ward (University of Missouri–Kansas City), John Ward (0000-0002-0402-1541, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri.) |
| Año | 1999 |
| Volumen | 13 |
| Número | 2 |
| Páginas | 101-112 |
| Fecha de publicación | 1999-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | The Journal of Economic Perspectives (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 0895-3309 • E-ISSN: 1944-7965 |
| Editorial | American Economic Association (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1257/jep.13.2.101 |
| OpenAlex | W2063935001 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citas recibidas | 5 |
| Referencias citadas | 21 |
In recent decades, the involvement of economists as consultants and expert witnesses in civil tort actions has grown rapidly. In this article, the authors discuss the reasons for this phenomenon and the extent to conflicts of interest to arise in the practice of what is frequently called 'forensic economics.' They argue that, although conflict-of-interest pressures exist, the limited evidence does not indicate that unethical practices are rampant within the profession. Moreover, market correctives, judicial screening, codes of ethical behavior, and the dissemination of knowledge concerning proper forensic practice help to serve as (arguably imperfect) safeguards against unethical practice
Civil litigation · Conflict of interest · Economics · Epistemology · Imperfect · Law and economics · Liability · Phenomenon · Political science · Tort · Tort reform · Law · Law, Economics, and Judicial Systems · Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues · Regulation and Compliance Studies
| Obras citantes distintas | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citas por año | 0,22 |
| Intervalo de citas | 2003 - 2020 (18) |
| Velocidad de citación | historical |
| Altamente citado | No |
| Tipos de cita | Neutras: 4 |