"An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States"
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"An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States" is a landmark 1913 work of American historiography that argues the U.S. Constitution was shaped primarily by the economic interests of its framers rather than purely by political theory or democratic ideals.
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Target entity: "An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States" Context triple: [Charles A. Beard, notableWork, "An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States"]
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The National System of Political Economy
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The Political Element in the Development of Economic Theory
The Political Element in the Development of Economic Theory is a seminal work by economist Gunnar Myrdal that critically examines how political values and ideological biases shape the formulation and evolution of economic theories.
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The Economy, Liberty, and the State
"The Economy, Liberty, and the State" is a scholarly work by economist Calvin B. Hoover examining the relationship between free markets, individual freedom, and government intervention in modern economic systems.
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- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: "An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States" Target entity description: "An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States" is a landmark 1913 work of American historiography that argues the U.S. Constitution was shaped primarily by the economic interests of its framers rather than purely by political theory or democratic ideals.
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A.
The National System of Political Economy
The National System of Political Economy is a foundational 19th-century work of economic theory by Friedrich List that critiques classical free-trade doctrine and advocates for protective tariffs and state-supported industrial development.
-
B.
The Political Element in the Development of Economic Theory
The Political Element in the Development of Economic Theory is a seminal work by economist Gunnar Myrdal that critically examines how political values and ideological biases shape the formulation and evolution of economic theories.
-
C.
The Economy, Liberty, and the State
"The Economy, Liberty, and the State" is a scholarly work by economist Calvin B. Hoover examining the relationship between free markets, individual freedom, and government intervention in modern economic systems.
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D.
The Literature of Political Economy
The Literature of Political Economy is a 19th-century bibliographical and critical survey of economic writings compiled by Scottish economist John Ramsay McCulloch.
-
E.
The Economic Institutions of Capitalism
The Economic Institutions of Capitalism is a seminal work in transaction cost economics that analyzes how firms, markets, and contractual arrangements are structured to govern economic transactions under capitalism.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| instanceOf |
book
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history book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ work of historiography ⓘ |
| argues |
the Constitution served the interests of property owners and creditors
NERFINISHED
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the Constitution was a counterrevolution against radical democratic tendencies of the 1780s ⓘ the Philadelphia Convention was dominated by men with substantial property holdings NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithSchool | Progressive school of American historiography NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author | Charles A. Beard NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| controversial | true ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticizedBy |
consensus historians
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constitutional scholars who emphasize ideological motives ⓘ |
| field |
American historiography
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constitutional studies ⓘ political science ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
commercial and manufacturing interests
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economic interests of Constitution framers ⓘ landed property ⓘ property rights ⓘ public securities holders ⓘ |
| genre | scholarly monograph ⓘ |
| hasImpactOn |
subsequent debates over original intent in constitutional law
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teaching of U.S. constitutional history in the 20th century ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | materialist interpretation of constitutional design ⓘ |
| historicalPeriodDiscussed | 1780s in the United States ⓘ |
| influenced |
20th-century American political science
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debates about the motives of the Founding Fathers ⓘ economic interpretations of U.S. constitutional history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainThesis |
The U.S. Constitution was shaped primarily by the economic interests of its framers
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The framers of the Constitution were motivated more by property and economic concerns than by abstract political theory or democratic ideals ⓘ |
| notableFor |
challenging idealized views of the Founding Fathers
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popularizing economic interpretations of political institutions ⓘ |
| praisedFor |
innovative application of economic analysis to political history
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systematic use of economic data about the framers ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1913 ⓘ |
| publisher | Macmillan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
American history
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Founding Fathers of the United States NERFINISHED ⓘ Progressive historiography ⓘ United States Constitution NERFINISHED ⓘ economic history ⓘ political economy ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfAuthorship | Progressive Era NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesMethod |
comparative analysis of economic interests and voting behavior at the Constitutional Convention
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quantitative analysis of framers’ economic holdings ⓘ |
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subject surface form:
Charles A. Beard