Beyond Politics : the Roots of Government Failure

Simmons, Randy T. (Author). Tullock, Gordon. (Added Author).

Summary: Providing students of economics, politics, and policy with a concise explanation of public choice, markets, property, and political and economic processes, this record identifies what kinds of actions are beyond the ability of government. Combining public choice with studies of the value of property rights, markets, and institutions, this account produces a much different picture of modern political economy than the one accepted by mainstream political scientists and welfare economists. It demonstrates that when citizens request that their governments do more than it is possible, net benefits.

Record details

ISBN: 1598130625
ISBN: 9781598130621
Physical Description: 1 online resource (623 pages)
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Publisher: Chicago : Independent Institute, 2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User. CatMonthString:august.16
Formatted Contents Note:	15. Micro-Politics of Macro-InstabilityPart V: Political Implications of Public Choice; 16. Creating a Climate for Liberty; Index; About the Author.
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access restricted by subscription. Restrictions: NLC students and staff only.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.