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Implicit Consitutional Change-Changing the Meaning of the Constitution Without Changing the Text of the Document

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  • Stefan Voigt, 1999. "Implicit Consitutional Change-Changing the Meaning of the Constitution Without Changing the Text of the Document," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 7(3), pages 197-224, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:7:y:1999:i:3:p:197-224
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1008724612813
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