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Rules and Reason: Perspectives on Constitutional Political Economy

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Rules and Reason: Perspectives on Constitutional Political Economy
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Ram Mudambi
Edited by Pietro Navarra
Edited by Giuseppe Sobbrio
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 231,Width 155
Category/GenreEconomic theory and philosophy
Political economy
ISBN/Barcode 9780521659598
ClassificationsDewey:338.9
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 9 Tables, unspecified; 1 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 29 January 2001
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Polarization in Western democracies and the collapse of centrally planned economies have led to calls for a redefinition of the state's core functions. This collection explores shifting conceptions of constitutional political economy anchoring the state from the viewpoints of theory, systems, and applications, with a view toward identifying why changes may be desirable and how these might be implemented. Nobel Laureate James M. Buchanan offers a foreword to the work and coauthors a chapter on theory of constitutional rules.

Reviews

'Undoubtedly the book is a valuable tool for researchers who strive to deepen their understanding of constitutional political economy. It should also be very useful for policymakers who are currently debating these important constitutional issues in Europe and elsewhere.' Public Choice '... a significant scholarly contribution ...'. Political Studies Review