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Der Richter als Institution einer spontanen Ordnung: Einige kritische Bemerkungen zu einer Zentralfigur in Hayeks Theorie der kulturellen Evolution

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The judge plays an important role in Hayek’s theory of cultural evolution. He argues that the universal rules of just conduct could only evolve in legal systems in which it was the task of judges to “discover” the appropriate rules. This article scrutinizes Hayek’s optimistic view on the judicial “shaping of the rule”. It asks, whether the beneficial effects of judge made law are indeed as generally to be expected as Hayek presented it.

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  • Okruch Stefan, 2001. "Der Richter als Institution einer spontanen Ordnung: Einige kritische Bemerkungen zu einer Zentralfigur in Hayeks Theorie der kulturellen Evolution," ORDO. Jahrbuch für die Ordnung von Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft, De Gruyter, vol. 52(1), pages 131-154, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:ordojb:v:52:y:2001:i:1:p:131-154:n:10
    DOI: 10.1515/ordo-2001-0110
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