Abstract
This book deals with law. Generally, law stipulates rights and duties and thereby often effects the coordination of individual behavior in highly complex societies. In relation to a famous setting, we would judge the need for law to be far less apparent if Robinson were the sole inhabitant of an island. As soon as Friday enters the stage, however, the potential for conflict arises and this obviously allows for a valuable contribution of law.
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(2008). Introduction. In: Precaution Incentives in Accident Settings. Gabler. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-8349-8127-1_1
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