Ilya Somin has done it again, producing a compelling new book, rich with insights about democratic theory, law, and economics. Free to Move takes a familiar idea-that people should be allowed and encouraged to choose the entities that govern them by moving between jurisdictions-and shows why it is valuable and how taking it seriously as form of political choice provides a clear set of answers to some of our most pressing social problems. Those who share Somin's belief in the value of 'voting with your feet,' will see the scope of their commitment pushed by his consistency and range, and those who do not will find themselves challenged and perhaps even convinced.

Autorentext
Ilya Somin is Professor of Law at George Mason University, author of The Grasping Hand: Kelo v. City of New London and the Limits of Eminent Domain and Democracy and Political Ignorance, and a regular contributor to the Volokh Conspiracy law and politics blog, hosted by Reason.

Klappentext

Ballot box voting is often considered the essence of political freedom. But, it has two major shortcomings: individual voters have little chance of making a difference, and they also face strong incentives to remain ignorant about the issues at stake. "Voting with your feet," however, avoids both of these pitfalls and offers a wider range of choices. In Free to Move, Ilya Somin explains how broadening opportunities for foot voting can greatly enhance political liberty for millions of people around the world.

Inhalt

• Introduction

• Chapter 1: How Foot Voting Outperforms Ballot Box Voting

• Chapter 2: Foot Voting and Federalism

• Chapter 3: Foot Voting and International Migration

• Chapter 4: Foot Voting in the Private Sector

• Chapter 5: Foot Voting and Self-Determination

• Chapter 6: Problems and Keyhole Solutions

• Chapter 7: The Foot-Voting Constitution

• Chapter 8: Implications for International Law and Global Governance

• Conclusion: Prospects for a Foot Voting Future