Economics Private And Public Choice

Author : James D Gwartney
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781483264301

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Economics Private and Public Choice by James D Gwartney Pdf

Economics: Private and Public Choice is an aid for students and general readers to develop a sound economic reasoning. The book discusses several ways to economic thinking including six guideposts as follows: (i) scarce goods have costs; (ii) Decision-makers economize in their choices; (iii) Incentives are important; (iv) Decision-makers are dependent on information scarcity; (v) Economic actions can have secondary effects; and (vi) Economic thinking is scientific. The book explains the Keynesian view of money, employment, and inflation, as well as the monetarist view on the proper macropolicy, business cycle, and inflation. The book also discusses consumer decision making, the elasticity of demand, and how income influences demand. The text analyzes costs and producer decisions, the firm under pure competition, and how a competitive model functions. The book explains monopoly, and also considers the high barriers that prevent entry such as legal barriers, economies of scale, and control over important resources. The author also presents comparative economic systems such as capitalism and socialism. This book can prove useful for students and professors in economics, as well as general readers whose works are related to public service and planning in the area of economic development.

Author : Gwartney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0030256143

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Macroeconomics by Gwartney Pdf

Author : William F. Shughart,Laura Razzolini
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 184376301X

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The Elgar Companion to Public Choice by William F. Shughart,Laura Razzolini Pdf

'. . . this compendium offers a solid introduction into an economic field that is gaining in influence.' – Detmar Doering, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung 'The first essay in this volume, "Public Choice at the Millennium," by the two editors, sets a high standard for all the essays to follow. . . The essay takes us through the early history of public choice research in a particularly lucid fashion. . . This first article is destined to be a must-read on many reading lists on both graduate and undergraduate courses in political economy. . . . the volume is likely to become a much-used reference tool. . . . for those researchers interested in a comprehensive discussion of the far-reaching literature in this area, and want some provocation in the mix, this is clearly the right choice.' – Sharon M. Oster, Public Choice 'Many of the chapters of this handbook will be an indispensable addition to any course reading list in public choice, or public economics. They serve as an excellent complement, integrating diverse lines of thoughts, to the core scholarly writings in the field. The essays are well-written and succeed, admirably, in accomplishing what a handbook must, making difficult and disparate material quite comprehensible to someone who wishes to become acquainted with the area.' – Harold M. Hochman, Lafayette College, US 'This is an extremely valuable insiders' account of what public choice is about. Presented in thirty well-reasoned and documented chapters, the book is a treasure trove for every political economist.' – Jürgen G. Backhaus, Maastricht University, The Netherlands This authoritative and encyclopaedic reference work provides a thorough account of the public choice approach to economics and politics. The Companion breaks new ground by joining together the most important issues in the field in a single comprehensive volume. It contains state-of-the-art discussions of both old and contemporary problems, including new work by the founding fathers as well as contributions by a new generation of younger scholars. The book reviews the literature of public choice, highlighting the common ground between all rational choice approaches to politics. It demonstrates the important impact of public choice on economics, political science, philosophy and sociology. It will be an indispensable source of reference for many years to the ideas, analytical methods and empirical research in the field. The Companion will serve as the standard reference work for all those engaged in the field of public choice and will be essential reading for politicians and policymakers, scholars in political science, public and social choice, as well as graduate students in economics, political science and public administration.

Author : James D. Gwartney
Publisher : New York : Academic Press
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105036567084

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Economics, Private and Public Choice by James D. Gwartney Pdf

Author : Francisco Cabrillo
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781781003978

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Constitutional Economics and Public Institutions by Francisco Cabrillo Pdf

This extensive book explores in detail a wide range of topics within the public choice and constitutional political economy tradition, providing a comprehensive overview of current work across the field. The expert contributions are underpinned by the notion of moving economic thinking away from the analysis of the logic of a situation given a set of well-established and well-enforced Ôrules of the gameÕ towards a deeper analysis of the logic behind the selection of the rules of the game themselves. Within this context, the theme of choice between rules (as well as the more conventional analysis within rules) across historical time and place, and in various thought experiments and conceptual situations, is explored in detail. Extensive case studies back theory with empirical evidence, and topics discussed include: the foundations of constitutional economics; constitutional political economy; political competition and voting; public choice and public policy; and extensions to public choice theory. This stimulating book will prove a thought-provoking read for academics and both under- and post-graduate students in the fields of economics (particularly public choice and Austrian economics), public policy and political science.

Author : Stéphane Saussier,Julie de Brux
Publisher : Springer
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319680507

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The Economics of Public-Private Partnerships by Stéphane Saussier,Julie de Brux Pdf

This book investigates the economic decisions behind the implementation of public-private partnerships (PPPs). The first part of the book discusses different forms of public procurement contracts, in particular in France and the UK, and provides an economic analysis of the potential advantages and pitfalls of public-private partnerships. This exploration of PPPs’ efficiency also includes an examination of the financing conditions of public procurements, as well as regulatory requirements. By reviewing empirical studies on PPPs, the second part of the book compares their advantages over purely public solutions and offers practical guidance on their implementation. Practitioners will also learn best practices on how to involve stakeholders in calls for bids.

Author : Daniel A. Farber,Philip P. Frickey
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780226238111

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Law and Public Choice by Daniel A. Farber,Philip P. Frickey Pdf

In Law and Public Choice, Daniel Farber and Philip Frickey present a remarkably rich and accessible introduction to the driving principles of public choice. In this, the first systematic look at the implications of social choice for legal doctrine, Farber and Frickey carefully review both the empirical and theoretical literature about interest group influence and provide a nonmathematical introduction to formal models of legislative action. Ideal for course use, this volume offers a balanced and perceptive analysis and critique of an approach which, within limits, can illuminate the dynamics of government decision-making. “Law and Public Choice is a most valuable contribution to the burgeoning literature. It should be of great interest to lawyers, political scientists, and all others interested in issues at the intersection of government and law.”—Cass R. Sunstein, University of Chicago Law School

Author : MAXWELL. ZYWICKI STEARNS (TODD. MICELI, THOMAS.),Todd Zywicki,Thomas Miceli
Publisher : West Academic Publishing
Page : 1177 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1628102152

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Law and Economics by MAXWELL. ZYWICKI STEARNS (TODD. MICELI, THOMAS.),Todd Zywicki,Thomas Miceli Pdf

This accessible volume integrates wide-ranging economic methodologies with a vast array of legal subjects. Coverage includes the first-year law school curriculum along with institutions and doctrines comprising the core foundation of upper level legal study. Dedicated chapters introduce neoclassical economics, interest group theory, social choice, and game theory, and the book intersperses alternative methodological insights. The analysis synthesizes these methodologies with modern and classic case law, other legal materials, and policy discussions inspired by current events. Ideal for a law school seminar or capstone course, this unique volume is also perfectly suited for business school courses on legal methods and public policy. Professors will find a rich array of materials adaptable to varying pedagogical styles and substantive areas of emphasis. Students exploring these materials will emerge with a deeper understanding of law and economics and a greater appreciation of our lawmaking institutions.

Author : Gordon Tullock,Gordon L. Brady,Arthur Seldon
Publisher : Cato Institute
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2002-05-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781935308003

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Government Failure by Gordon Tullock,Gordon L. Brady,Arthur Seldon Pdf

When market forces fail us, what are we to do? Who will step in to protect the public interest? The government, right? Wrong. The romantic view of bureaucrats coming to the rescue confuses the true relationship between economics and politics. Politicians often cite "market failure" as justification for meddling with the economy, but a group of leading scholars show the shortcomings of this view. In Government Failure, these scholars explain the school of study known as "public choice," which uses the tools of economics to understand and evaluate government activity. Gordon Tullock, one of the founders of public choice, explains how government "cures" often cause more harm than good. Tullock provides an engaging overview of public choice and discusses how interest groups seek favors from government at enormous costs to society. Displaying the steely realism that has marked public choice, Tullock shows the political world as it is, rather than as it should be. Gordon Brady scrutinizes American public policy, looking closely at international trade, efforts at regulating technology, and environmental policy. At every turn Brady points out the ways in which interest groups have manipulated the government to advance their own agendas. Arthur Seldon, a seminal scholar in public choice, provides a comparative perspective from Great Britain. He examines how government interventions in the British economy have led to inefficiency and warns about the political centralization promised by the European Community. Government Failure heralds a new approach to the study of politics and public policy. This book enlightens readers with the basic concepts of public choice in an unusually accessible way to show the folly of excessive faith in the state.

Author : James D. Gwartney,Richard Stroup,A. H. Studenmund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 958 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Economics
ISBN : 0155189212

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Economics by James D. Gwartney,Richard Stroup,A. H. Studenmund Pdf

Authors James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, and David Macpherson, believe that a course on principles of economics should focus on the power and relevance of the economic way of thinking. It is this belief and corresponding writing approach that has made Economics: Private and Public Choice one of South Western most solid and enduring texts. Throughout this text, the authors integrate applications and real-world data in an effort to make the basic concepts of economics come alive for the reader.

Author : Hans-Hermann Hoppe
Publisher : Ludwig von Mises Institute
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781610164689

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Economics and Ethics of Private Property by Hans-Hermann Hoppe Pdf

Author : William J. Congdon,Jeffrey R. Kling,Sendhil Mullainathan
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780815704980

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Policy and Choice by William J. Congdon,Jeffrey R. Kling,Sendhil Mullainathan Pdf

Argues that public finance--the study of the government's role in economics--should incorporate principles from behavior economics and other branches of psychology.

Author : Dennis C. Mueller,Professor of Economics Dennis C Mueller
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521556546

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Perspectives on Public Choice by Dennis C. Mueller,Professor of Economics Dennis C Mueller Pdf

This five-part volume surveys the main ideas and contributions to the field of public choice.

Author : Barry R. Weingast,Donald Wittman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1112 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-06-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199548477

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The Oxford Handbook of Political Economy by Barry R. Weingast,Donald Wittman Pdf

Over its lifetime, 'political economy' has had different meanings. This handbook views political economy as a synthesis of the various strands of social science, treating it as the methodology of economics applied to the analysis of political behaviour and institutions.

Author : A. H. Studenmund,James D. Gwartney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0155188909

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Economics by A. H. Studenmund,James D. Gwartney Pdf