Why constitutions matter. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Niclas Berggren, Nils Karlson, Joakim Nergelius.
• Editors: Berggren, Niclas; Karlson, Nils, 1958-; Nergelius, Joakim
• Contents: Why do constitutions matter / James Buchanan -- Why constitution: what constitution: constraints on majority rule / Aleksander Peczenik -- The moral standing of democracy / Mats Lundström -- Parliamentary supremacy under attack: the British Constitution revisited / Jachim Nergelius -- Arbitrary democracy / Sverker Härd -- Economic effects of political institutions, with special reference to constitutions / Niclas Berggren and Peter Kurrild-Klitgaard -- The evolution of constitutional qualities under the influence of global competition / Wolfgang Kasper -- Competition in government by federalism / Erik Moberg.
• Publisher Details: Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• Publication Date: 2017
• Copyright Date: 2000
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 342.02; Constitutional law; Rule of law; Democracy; Constitutional law; Democracy; Rule of law; LAW / Constitutional; LAW / Public; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781351471602; 1351471600
• Related ISBNs: 9780765809247; 9781138540552
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed September 15, 2017).
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