Consumer Theories of Harm: An Economic Approach to Consumer Law Enforcement and Policy Making

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Paolo Siciliani Christine Riefa

Consumer Theories of Harm

An Economic Approach to Consumer Law Enforcement and Policy Making

Paolo Siciliani, Christine Riefa, Harriet Gamper

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Hart Publishing
19 September 2019

Consumer protection law

It has long been thought that fairness in European Consumer Law would be achieved by relying on information as a remedy and expecting the average consumer to keep businesses in check by voting with their feet. This monograph argues that the way consumer law operates today promises a lot but does not deliver enough. It struggles to avoid harm being caused to consumers and it struggles to repair the harm after the event. To achieve fairness, solutions need to be found elsewhere. Consumer Theories of Harm offers an alternative model to assess where and how consumer detriment may occur and solutions to prevent it. It shows that a more confident use of economic theory will allow practitioners to demonstrate how a poor standard of professional diligence lies at the heart of consumer harm. The book provides both theoretical and practical examples of how to combine existing law with economic theory to improve case outcomes. The book shows how public enforcers can move beyond the dominant transparency paradigm to an approach where firms have a positive duty to treat consumers fairly and shape their commercial offers in a way that prevents consumers from making mistakes. Over time, this ‘fairness-by-design’ approach will emerge as the only acceptable way to compete.

By: Paolo Siciliani, Christine Riefa, Harriet Gamper
Imprint: Hart Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 526g
ISBN: 9781509916856
ISBN 10: 1509916857
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 19 September 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paolo Siciliani is a Visiting Lecturer in Law & Economics at UCL Laws Christine Riefa is a Reader in Consumer Law at Brunel University. Harriet Gamper is a Consumer Policy practitioner.

Reviews for Consumer Theories of Harm: An Economic Approach to Consumer Law Enforcement and Policy Making

Worthy reading for anyone interested in consumer law and policy ... The authors have asked all the right questions, and have made important steps towards finding the right answers. -- F. Esposito * Journal of Consumer Policy *