Policy Analysis and Public Choice

Selected Papers by William A. Niskanen

The Locke Institute series

The late William A. Niskanen, formerly Chairman, The Cato Institute, US

是一个重要的政策分析和公共选择selection of articles written by William A. Niskanen over the last thirty years. The volume represents two quite different disciplines to which Niskanen has made a major contribution: policy analysis and public choice. It also includes his major essays on proprietary studies as well as many of his professional papers written for an academic audience.

‘Niskanen’s analysis is insightful and thought-provoking on all of the various topics covered.’
– Randall G. Holcombe, The Independent Review

‘This volume has much to recommend it. . . the range and quality of the papers is just one gainful reason for reading the book. The second reason, and perhaps the more interesting one, is that the collection reveals the author’s preferences regarding the work of his long and impressive career. . . Niskanen shows that he is as much concerned about rules of just conduct and constitutional constraints that assure a liberal order as he is about good economic analysis and the powerful insights offered by public choice. The papers demonstrate thoughtful appreciation of both the normative and positive aspects of public policy. . . Public choice scholars, anyone who appreciates strong policy analysis, and readers interested in political economy should put this book on their reading list. . . A stimulating book.’
– Bruce Yandle, The Freeman, Ideas on Liberty