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The Reagan Revolution in the Network of Law

Frank B. Cross
University of Texas at Austin - Department of Information, Risk and Operations Management; University of Texas at Austin - School of Law; University of Texas at Austin

Thomas A. Smith
University of San Diego School of Law

June 2006

Abstract:
This paper analyzes the effect of the Rehnquist Court on Supreme Court precedent, using a network of all Court citations to other Supreme Court cases. Network analysis enables a study of the Court's use of precedent that may not be readily visible. We find that the Rehnquist Court has made a dramatic alteration in the network of precedent and, in the process, set the stage for a potentially revolutionary change in the makeup of the law.

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Date posted: June 17, 2006 ; Last revised: June 17, 2006

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Cross, Frank B. and Smith, Thomas A., The Reagan Revolution in the Network of Law (June 2006). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=909217

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Frank B. Cross (Contact Author) University of Texas at Austin - Department of Information, Risk and Operations Management ( email ) Austin, TX 78712 United States 512-471-5250 (Phone) 512-471-0587 (Fax)
University of Texas at Austin - School of Law ( email ) 727 East Dean Keeton Street Austin, TX 78705 United States
University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 78713 United States
Thomas A. Smith University of San Diego School of Law ( email ) 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110-2492 United States 619-260 2318 (Phone) 619-260 2219 (Fax)