Freedom of speech in a constitutional political economy perspective

Freedom of speech in a constitutional political economy perspective

The article examines the issue of free speech in a law and economics perspective. The property rights approach is contrasted with the common law and constitutional standpoints. Consequentialist and market efficiency may not provide adequate criteria for judging limitations to freedom of speech. Cons...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of economic studies (Bradford) 2002, Vol.29 (4/5), p.324-331
Hauptverfasser: Josselin, Jean-Michel G., Marciano, Alain
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Common law
Consent
Consequentialism
Duhring, Eugen
Economic theory
Economic thought
Economics
Economics and Finance
Economists
Efficiency
Freedom of speech
Humanities and Social Sciences
Individual behaviour
Individuals
Libertarianism
Political economy
Property rights
Social behaviour
Social order
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Zusammenfassung:The article examines the issue of free speech in a law and economics perspective. The property rights approach is contrasted with the common law and constitutional standpoints. Consequentialist and market efficiency may not provide adequate criteria for judging limitations to freedom of speech. Constitutional instruments may then be required.
ISSN:0144-3585
1758-7387
DOI:10.1108/01443580210442787