# The Constitution of Good Societies, Vol. 1

By **Karol Edward Soltan**

- ISBN-13: 9780271025551
- Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 228
- Published: 15 Sep 1996
- Language: en
- Price: £44.15 (new)
- Categories: Common good, Public interest, State, the, Public institutions, Social institutions, State, the

## About this book

The Constitution of Good Societies, Volume 1, is a scholarly examination of institutional design within the realms of public institutions and social institutions. This work aligns with the New Constitutionalism movement, focusing on the knowledge required for institutional reform and creation from the perspective of the founder or reformer. The text analyzes how successful societies are crafted as products of intentional design, blending political science and economic theory.

The volume explores the boundaries of politico-economic designs and the role of deliberation in adapting to systemic limits. By analyzing both the microscale of institutions and broad visions of the common good, the authors provide a framework for realistic political proposals. This academic study on the state and public interest features contributions from experts including Karol Edward Soltan and Elinor Ostrom, offering a detailed look at the art and science of creating stable, good societies.

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