Government by the Market? - The Politics of Public Choice

Recent decades have seen the study of politics invaded by economic theories, methods and techniques. This book gives a concise, non- technical account of these ''public choice'' theories and examines their influence upon government policies in English-speaking countries. Issues covered include slimming the state, privatising welfare and re- structuring government. Final chapters offer an alternative view of the basis of good government. This book offers a unique survey and critique of the ideas and influence of an important branch of political thought and its links with market theories.>

Product details

• Authors: Peter Self
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.11.1993
• EAN: 9780333569733
• ISBN: 978-0-333-56973-3
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: Politics of Public Choice
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Miscellaneous; Öffentliche Verwaltung, Politikwissenschaft, Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Affairs & Administration