Probabilistic Causation in the Law

Frederick Schauer; Barbara A. Spellman;

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Probabilistic Causation in the Law

Frederick Schauer

Barbara A. Spellman

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Journal of Institutional & Theoretical Economics

DATE

2020

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UVA Law Faculty Affiliations

Frederick Schauer

Barbara A. Spellman

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Frederick Schauer & Barbara A. Spellman, Probabilistic Causation in the Law, 176 Journal of Institutional & Theoretical Economics 4–17 (2020).

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