Constitutional Economics

This contribution analyses the theoretical foundations of Constitutional theory (individual and social rights in a liberal society, the rules of the "Social contract" game), the different approaches to the multi-level constitutional organizations (Cooperative federalism, Fiscal federalism, Competitive federalism and unctional federalism) and the determinants of Constitutional change (Adeshion and Secession). The link between the constitutional organization and income distribution across regions and states belonging to a Federation is underlined.