Freedom of speech in a constitutional political economy perspective
Jean‐Michel G. Josselin
(Université de Rennes I, France and CREREG, CNRS,)
Alain Marciano
(Université de Corse‐Pascal Paoli, France and GREQAM, CNRS)
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Abstract
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.
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Citation
Josselin, J.G. and Marciano, A. (2002), "Freedom of speech in a constitutional political economy perspective", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 29 No. 4/5, pp. 324-331. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443580210442787
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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