David Friedman - Dating Markets, Legal Systems, Bitcoin, and Automation
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Navigating Legal Diversity and Authority
This chapter examines the regulatory challenges in nuclear power development while revealing how elite policymakers' interdependence stifles progress. It contrasts modern legal frameworks with historical systems, including traditional Islamic law, and highlights the convergence of legal standards globally. The discussion also explores the implications of commitment strategies and governance authority, alongside alternative legal systems that challenge ineffective regulations through collective resource mobilization.
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