At the outset several propositions were stated regarding the logic of support by economic agents for strict setting of environmental standards and levels of enforcement. By focusing on potential rents generated by output restrictions, particular groups of gainers and losers were identified. The...

Constitutions may be viewed as purely political instruments developed by wise and strong leaders and imposed on a loosely organized society. The alternate view taken in this paper sees a nation's constitution as being rooted in the norms of individuals that form communities and states....

Modern struggles to form constitutional orders based on liberal principles are fraught with risk. There may be little in the way of private reward for those who lead the struggle. Such things as free markets, property rights protection amd freedom to contract are public goods. Ideology is...