Imperfect Knowledge, Concentration of Power
Explore the role of imperfect knowledge and the concentration of power in decision-making, and how rules, even imperfect ones, can lead to better outcomes over time. Michael challenges the notion that the principles in the Constitution are solely responsible for America's success, emphasizing the importance of federalism and the American frontier.In this clip
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Michael Munger on Constitutions
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