Mohd. Ma'sum Billah, 1968-

Effects of insurance on maritime liability law : a legal and economic analysis / Muhammad Masum Billah. - xv, 210 pages ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Lack of insurance and its effect on maritime liability law : a historical evaluation -- Insurance and limitation of ship owners' liability : an economic analysis -- Insurance through general average : its justifications and effects on optimal care and on social costs -- Maritime cargo liability law in light of insurance realities -- Role of insurance in providing adequate compensation for oil pollution damage and in reducing oil pollution incidents -- Incentive effect of liability rules in the presence of liability insurance -- Conclusion.

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Maritime law.
Liability (Law)
Liability for marine accidents.