The Boston Globe had a wonderful article today by economist Peter Leeson explaining why trial by order (e.g. fire or water) may have worked better than the jury system in eras of superstition and fervent religious belief. The article summarizes Leeson's more academic detailed paper on the topic.
Monday, 01 February 2010 21:09
Trials and Ordeals: History Meets Game Theory
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