作者：Wake Forest University; University System of Georgia; University of Georgia
摘要：Previous studies of the U.S. Constitutional Convention have relied on votes recorded for the state blocs or a relatively small number of delegate votes. We construct a new data set covering delegate votes on over 600 substantive roll calls, and use the data in several ways. First, we estimate a single dimensional position for the delegates which reflects their overall voting patterns. Next, we explain these positions using a variety of delegate and constituent variables. Finally, we suggest a ...
作者：University of California System; University of California San Diego
作者：Bar Ilan University
摘要：The dictatorial Dominion of New England (1686-1689) saw the rise and fall of the first operational bank scheme in America. Both events resulted from the appointed rulers' attempts to personally profit from real estate, subject to an absolutist constitution imposed by England. The first, local ruler led a nominally private land bank. The subsequent, foreign ruler invalidated all land titles and thus killed the bank. This unusual case study exemplifies an extension of Mancur Olson's model of sta...
作者：Boston University; National Bureau of Economic Research
作者：IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca
