Introductory remarks / Helmut Koziol
The compensatory function of tort liability law / Liu Jinrui, Cui Jianyuan
The concept of 'compensation' in European tort law / Alessandro P. Scarso
The main function of tort liability of the People's Republic in China : to prevent, to deter and to punish tortious conduct / Guo Mingrui, Bi Xiaoxiao
Prevention, deterrence, punishment / Ernst Karner
An economic analysis of tort law's aims and functions / Wang Cheng
Economic optimization of tort law / Michael Faure
A significant aim of the tort liability law of the People's Republic of China : to promote social harmony and stability / Zhang Pinghua, Bi Xiaoxiao
Promoting social harmony and stability as an aim of tort law / Ken Oliphant
Harmony but not uniformity : comparative analysis of the functions of tort law and other relevant laws / Cao Xianfeng
Aims of neighbouring areas to tort law / Monika Hinteregger
Conclusion / Helmut Koziol.