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Book SynopsisEssays in this volume refocus attention on Constitutional protection for economic liberties. Divided into three parts, the book deals with the following topics: Interpreting the Constitution: Theory and Practice; Property Rights, Activism and the Judicial Process; and Recent Economic Issues in the Courts.
Trade ReviewThis exciting volume explores the argument for a 'principled activism' by the judiciary, as opposed to the nonprincipled activism of Justice Brennan and the non-activism of Justice Rehnquist. -- James M. Buchanan, Nobel Laureate
...an important contribution to constitutional economics. -- Thomas Gale Moore, Council of Economic Advisors
...an important contribution to constitutional economics. -- Thomas Gale Moore, Council of Economic Advisors
This exciting volume explores the argument for a 'principled activism' by the judiciary, as opposed to the nonprincipled activism of Justice Brennan and the non-activism of Justice Rehnquist. -- James M. Buchanan, Nobel Laureate