Arbeitspapier

Anarchy, Efficiency and Redistribution

The purpose of this paper is twofold. We first develop a contractarian theory of redistribution. The existence of rules of redistribution is explained without any recourse to the risk-aversion of individuals. Hence, we depart from the standard legitimization of redistribution as fundamental insurance and interpret it as stemming from a principle of reciprocity in trade. The second purpose of the paper is to develop a theory of institutions that implement optimal allocations. We depart from the assumption of an exogenous enforcement of constitutional rules. Hence, the self-enforcement of constitutional rules is crucial for the implementability of allocations. This approach implies that there is no allocative difference between constitutional and ordinary rules. What makes constitutions different from ordinary rules is their potential ability to create a focal point that conditions the expectations of individuals on a certain equilibrium strategy. Hence, constitutions help to solve coordination problems, not cooperation problems.

Sprache
Englisch

Erschienen in
Series: Bonn Econ Discussion Papers ; No. 10/2000

Klassifikation
Wirtschaft
Organizational Behavior; Transaction Costs; Property Rights
Distribution: General
Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances; Revolutions
Structure and Scope of Government: General
Thema
Anarchy
Constitution
Redistribution

Ereignis
Geistige Schöpfung
(wer)
Bös, Dieter
Kolmar, Martin
Ereignis
Veröffentlichung
(wer)
University of Bonn, Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE)
(wo)
Bonn
(wann)
2000

Handle
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Objekttyp

  • Arbeitspapier

Beteiligte

  • Bös, Dieter
  • Kolmar, Martin
  • University of Bonn, Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE)

Entstanden

  • 2000

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