Mimicking, errors, and the optimal standard of proof
Mimicking, errors, and the optimal standard of proof is a scholarly work, published in 2019 in ''Economics Letters''. The main subjects of the publication include contrast, enforcement, econometrics, mathematical economics, economics, reasonable doubt, criminal procedure, law and economics, deterrence, and burden of proof. The authors show that when mimicking is possible the optimal standard of proof is weaker than preponderance of the evidence.