Economic Interpretation of the U.S.

The Constitution: A Noble Dream or For-Profit Document? In his 1913 book an Economic Interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, Charles Beard argued that the “Founding Fathers” created the U.S. Constitution to protect their personal property and economic standing.

 

His premise was refuted by Peter Novak in his 1988 book, The Noble Dream. Novak argues that rather than having self-interested motives, the “Founding Fathers” were led by concerns for political unity, national economic development, and diplomatic security. Which author do you agree with? Why