One of the arguments for punitive damages (damages paid to the plaintiff in excess of actual damages)

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One of the arguments for punitive damages (damages paid to the plaintiff in excess of actual damages) is that such damage payments compensate for the fact that lawsuits are not always filed, even if justified. Explain.

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Environmental Economics

ISBN: 9780199732647,9780197541111

2nd Edition

Authors: Charles D. Kolstad

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