Bruggeman, Véronique, 1980-

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.

9789041132635 (hbk. : acidfree paper) 9041132635 (hbk. : acidfree paper)

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Disaster relief--Law and legislation.
Compensation (Law)
Disaster insurance--Law and legislation.
Disaster victims--Legal status, laws, etc.
Damages--Mathematical models.
Disaster victims--Government policy.

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