The Economics of Injunctive and Reverse Settlements

Keith N. Hylton and Sungjoon Cho

American Law and Economics Review, 2010, vol. 12, issue 1, 181-203

Abstract: This paper extends the economic literature on settlement and draws some practical insights on reverse payment settlements. The key contributions follow from the distinction drawn between standard settlements, in which the status quo is preserved, and injunctive settlements, w and under which reverse settlements will be observed among injunctive settlements. Reverse settlements are likely when the stakes associated with the injunction are large relative to damages and litigation costs. The analysis has broader implications for efficient remedies and legal rules. (JEL K10, K40, K41, D24, O34) Copyright 2010, Oxford University Press.

Date: 2010
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