Review of 'Private Governance: Creating Order in Economic and Social Life' by Edward P. Stringham (New York-Oxford: Oxford University Press) 2014.

6 Pages Posted: 19 Mar 2016

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Alain Marciano

Universita degli Studi di Torino; Karl Mittermaier Centre for Philosophy of Economics, University of Johannesburg; George Mason University - Mercatus Center

Date Written: March 15, 2016

Abstract

In this book review, I present Stringham's arguments about private orders. I explain how, by using a "political economy" approach (based on a mix of case studies and theoretical analysis), he shows that "private orders" work.

Keywords: private orders, cooperation, case studies

Suggested Citation

Marciano, Alain, Review of 'Private Governance: Creating Order in Economic and Social Life' by Edward P. Stringham (New York-Oxford: Oxford University Press) 2014. (March 15, 2016). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2747834

Alain Marciano (Contact Author)

Universita degli Studi di Torino ( email )

Dipartimento di Economia e Statistica
Lungo Dora Siena, 100
Torino, 10153
Italy

Karl Mittermaier Centre for Philosophy of Economics, University of Johannesburg ( email )

Johannesburg
South Africa

George Mason University - Mercatus Center

VA
United States

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