Erik Wibbels is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Washington. His research interests include market transitions, particularly in Latin America, and the political economy of federalism. His recent work has appeared in American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, International Organization, World Politics, Comparative Political Studies, and Studies in Comparative International Development. He is currently working on two book projects - one on the comparative historical foundations of federal constitutions and the other on the relationsh...