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On the influence of Magna Carta and other cultural relics

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  • Elkins, Zachary
  • Ginsburg, Tom
  • Melton, James

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Magna Carta’s status as a touchstone of modern thinking about the rule of law rests on several well-known myths. This article evaluates the influence of Magna Carta on modern constitutions, both in terms of formation as well as content. The analysis confirms that Magna Carta’s relevance is, if anything, on the rise, even if the causal chains linking it to current developments are weak-linked and distant. We speculate on the mysterious processes that produce influence among legal texts, arguing that champions and empire are crucial factors in the case of Magna Carta.

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  • Elkins, Zachary & Ginsburg, Tom & Melton, James, 2016. "On the influence of Magna Carta and other cultural relics," International Review of Law and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 47(S), pages 3-9.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:irlaec:v:47:y:2016:i:s:p:3-9
    DOI: 10.1016/j.irle.2016.05.004
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    1. Williams, Stephen F., 2016. "Words, words, words: The remarkable perseverance of Magna Carta," International Review of Law and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 47(S), pages 67-71.

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    Keywords

    Magna Carta; Rule of law; Constitutions;
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    JEL classification:

    • K00 - Law and Economics - - General - - - General (including Data Sources and Description)
    • K1 - Law and Economics - - Basic Areas of Law
    • K4 - Law and Economics - - Legal Procedure, the Legal System, and Illegal Behavior

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