The Calculus of Consent and Constitutional Design

by Keith L. Dougherty, Julian Edward, DOUGHERTY

Book Overview

Buchanan and Tullock's seminal work, The Calculus of Consent, linked economic methodology to substantive questions in political science. Among the major contributions of their book is a connection between constitutional decision making and contractarianism, a philosophical tradition that proponents believe can give institutions legitimacy. In other words, a major contribution of their book is a clear connection between empirical decision...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461428432
• ISBN13: 9781461428435
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"