Balance of powers

Eoin Carolan

Chapter 21 in Handbook on Global Constitutionalism, 2023, pp 308-317 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter considers the challenges associated with a balance of powers approach to global constitutionalism. As its popularity in domestic constitutional contexts demonstrates, the idea of a balance of powers has potential as a source of descriptive coherence and normative legitimacy. The domestic experience also demonstrates, however, that it is not without its difficulties. References to balance naturally give rise to further far-reaching questions: Who or what is being balanced?; How is the balance assessed? Given the novelty and diversity of supranational structures, the flexibility of the concept may have some utility for global constitutionalists. However, experience with the European Union’s concept of institutional balance - particularly in its response to the economic crisis - suggests that the concept may carry with it the risk of an artificial and unduly formalistic approach to real-world institutional relationships.

Keywords: Economics and Finance; Law - Academic; Politics and Public Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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