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Does The Constitutional Process Matter?, Zachary Elkins Dec 2008

Does The Constitutional Process Matter?, Zachary Elkins

Zachary Elkins

Constitution-making is a ubiquitous but poorly understood phenomenon. There is much speculation but relatively little evidence about the impact of different design processes on constitutional outcomes. Much of the debate reduces to the question of who is involved in the process and when. We consider two central issues in this regard. The first is the problem of institutional self-dealing, or whether governmental organs that have something to gain from the constitutional outcome should be involved in the process. The second has to do with the merits of public involvement in the process. Both of these concerns have clear normative implications …


Ancillary Powers Of Constitutional Courts, Zachary Elkins, Tom Ginsburg Dec 2008

Ancillary Powers Of Constitutional Courts, Zachary Elkins, Tom Ginsburg

Zachary Elkins

No abstract provided.


Can Institutions Build Unity In Multiethnic States?, Zachary Elkins, John Sides Dec 2006

Can Institutions Build Unity In Multiethnic States?, Zachary Elkins, John Sides

Zachary Elkins

No abstract provided.


On Waves, Clusters, And Diffusion: A Conceptual Framework, Zachary Elkins, Beth Simmons Dec 2004

On Waves, Clusters, And Diffusion: A Conceptual Framework, Zachary Elkins, Beth Simmons

Zachary Elkins

No abstract provided.


The Globalization Of Liberalization: Policy Diffusion In The International Political Economy, Zachary Elkins, Beth Simmons Dec 2003

The Globalization Of Liberalization: Policy Diffusion In The International Political Economy, Zachary Elkins, Beth Simmons

Zachary Elkins

No abstract provided.


Are Patriots Bigots? An Inquiry Into The Vices Of In-Group Pride, Zachary Elkins, Rui De Figueiredo Dec 2002

Are Patriots Bigots? An Inquiry Into The Vices Of In-Group Pride, Zachary Elkins, Rui De Figueiredo

Zachary Elkins

No abstract provided.


Quem Votaria? As Consequências Do Voto Obrigatόrio, Zachary Elkins Dec 1999

Quem Votaria? As Consequências Do Voto Obrigatόrio, Zachary Elkins

Zachary Elkins

No abstract provided.


Gradations Of Democracy? Empirical Tests Of Alternative Conceptualizations, Zachary Elkins Dec 1999

Gradations Of Democracy? Empirical Tests Of Alternative Conceptualizations, Zachary Elkins

Zachary Elkins

No abstract provided.