Are Tort Costs Excessive?

Costs can be considered excessive if they do not contribute positively to either efficiency or equity. Even transfer payments may be excessive costs in that sense. Although transfers do not use real resources directly, the incentives they provide can have real costs that reduce efficiency. In addition, transfers that are arbitrary or otherwise unfair can reduce equity.

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