CONSTITUTIONAL THEORY

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Part I is made up of contributions that examine the theoretical underpinnings of constitutional political economy. Do constitutions matter? Mueller's answer to this fundamental question is that they can matter, although they do not necessarily do so. The many Brazilian constitutions have had limited impact. In the former USSR, the constitution had some admirable sounding sections but did not produce an admirable political system. In contrast, ancient Athens, the Weimar Republic, and Costa Rica are three cases where constitutions have had important effects. The main message of this chapter is that written constitutions can matter in how well the political institutions of a country function.

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