Question: 1. In the preceding example, we contrasted unitary and segmented trials from the viewpoint of the defendant's costs. Analyze the example from the viewpoint of social costs, defined as the sum of administrative costs and error costs.
2. In the preceding discussion, we contrasted joint and several liability (with contribution) from the viewpoint of the number of trials. Compare the two rules from the viewpoint of social costs, defined as the sum of administrative costs and error costs.
3. In what ways do you think a "rent-a-judge" who sought to maximize income might decide cases differently from an independent public judge?