Download or read book The Law and Economics of Class Actions in Europe written by Jürgen G. Backhaus and published by Edward Elgar Pub. This book was released on 2012 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The availability and performance of class actions is a fundamental question being addressed in many legal systems. Class actions offer a rare opportunity for individuals with small losses to obtain redress against large companies and may provide important incentives to comply with the law. Effective class actions that provide these benefits exist in few countries. This book assembles leading scholars from around the world to provide important new insights into the theory and practice of this important legal procedure.' - Theodore Eisenberg, Cornell University, US