The Limitations of Legal Institutions for Addressing Environmental Risks

21 Pages Posted: 22 Feb 2013

Date Written: February 21, 1991

Abstract

This article compares legal institutions and administrative agencies in controlling toxic torts and hazardous waste leaks.

Keywords: Comparative Institutional Analysis, Toxic Torts, Hazardous Waste, Administrative Law

JEL Classification: K13, K32

Suggested Citation

Menell, Peter S., The Limitations of Legal Institutions for Addressing Environmental Risks (February 21, 1991). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2222391 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2222391

Peter S. Menell (Contact Author)

UC Berkeley School of Law ( email )

2240 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94720-7200
United States

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