Published Aug 11, 2014
Barry Weingast on Law
Barry Weingast delves into the evolution of law enforcement through community-driven and decentralized systems, examining historical instances like Ancient Greece and the California Gold Rush to reveal how social pressures and local initiatives can function effectively without centralized authority.
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