P/L/168. Dissertation. Scope of liability for cases involving economic loss

The dissertation investigates the area of English law related to the scope of liability for cases involving economic loss. Academic approaches to negligent misstatement and economic loss are reviewed touching on the types of negligence, fiduciary relationships, duty of care, the assumption of responsibility, etc. References to related law cases are made and discussed. Alternative approaches to economic loss adopted in German and Canadian common law jurisdictions are reviewed. Conclusions are made about the approaches to the extent of liability for negligent misstatement.