The products liability system has been criticized on equity, distributive, and efficiency grounds. The effciency arguments often express a belief that

Select one:

a$.$ state$-$of$-$the$-$art design should not be an acceptable defence in cases governed by strict liability

b$.$ the awards in many cases are insufficient and should be made significantly larger to compensate for actual losses

c$.$ damages awarded for pain and suffering should ideally be guided by legal standards

d$.$ cases should be decided on the basis of fault and negligence