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Political Capitalism and the Power of Elites: Randall Holcombe
The Answer Is Transaction Costs
The Role of Competing Elites in Political Power Dynamics
This chapter examines how constitutions often fail to limit the authority of political elites unless supported by robust enforcement mechanisms. It contrasts historical examples and underscores the necessity of competing elites for effective checks on power.
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