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Title: Contractual Democracy

Author(s): Hans Gersbach

Publication Date: March 2008

Keyword(s): contractual democracy, elections and political contracts

Programme Area(s): Public Economics

Abstract: Although they would yield social benefits, some political projects may not be implemented in democracies. Prominent examples are the reform of European labour markets, the reduction of government debt or the reduction of greenhouse gases. We suggest introducing political contracts to make liberal democracy more efficient without altering its fundamental values. Furthermore, such contracts can foster the public's trust in politics. We discuss four archetypes of political contracts and ways of implementing them. We outline the certification and control procedures for political contracts and address the major concerns arising with regard to contractual democracy.

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Gersbach, H. 2008. 'Contractual Democracy'. London, Centre for Economic Policy Research. https://cepr.org/active/publications/discussion_papers/dp.php?dpno=6763