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Political Capitalism and the Power of Elites: Randall Holcombe

The Answer Is Transaction Costs

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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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