The Calculus of Consent: Some Swedish Connections
Posted: 20 Dec 2013
Date Written: 2012
Abstract
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of The Calculus of Consent (Buchanan and Tullock 1962; henceforth denoted CofC), I will dwell on some ways in which it relates to Sweden. At first, it may seem strange to connect a monumental work by two American scholars to a small country in northern Europe, but there are several noteworthy connections. Some date back to the 19th century, and constitute inspiration for CofC; some are of more recent origin, and are instances of research and reform advice having been inspired by CofC.
Keywords: Buchanan, Tullock, Calculus, Consent, Sweden
JEL Classification: A11, B31, D72
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Berggren, Niclas, The Calculus of Consent: Some Swedish Connections (2012). Public Choice, Vol. 152, No. 3-4, 2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2369754
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