Compensating catastrophe victims : a comparative law and economics approach /
by Véronique Bruggeman.
- Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands : Frederick, MD : Kluwer Law International ; Sold and distributed in North, Central, and South America by Aspen Publishers, c2010.
- xxv, 612 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
- Energy and environmental law & policy series ; v. 12 .
- Energy and environmental law & policy series ; v. 12 .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [555]-602) and index.
The Prevention of Catastrophes : Liability Law and Safety Regulation -- On the Edge of Prevention and Compensation : Insurance -- Solutions to the Catastrophe Insurance Capacity Problem -- The Potential Role of the Government in Compensating Catastrophic Damages -- Summary Findings and Policy Recommendations -- Financial Compensation of Catastrophe Victims in Belgium -- Financial Compensation of Catastrophe Victims in France -- Financial Compensation of Catastrophe Victims in The Netherlands -- Financial Compensation of Catastrophe Victims in The United States of America -- Comparative Conclusions from a Law and Economics Perspective -- General Conclusions on Financial Compensation to Victims of Catastrophes.