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Rethinking Public Choice
Innovative in its approach, Rethinking Public Choice reviews the concept of public choice since the 1950s post war period and the application of economics to political practices and institutions, as well as its evolution in recent years attracting contributions from political science and philosophy.
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Innovative in its approach, Rethinking Public Choice reviews the concept of public choice since the 1950s post war period and the application of economics to political practices and institutions, as well as its evolution in recent years attracting contributions from political science and philosophy.
Examining the growing variety of theoretical orientations on the topic, such as entangled political economy and additive political economy, the book provides new analytical insights into combining the old and new to establish a more unified political economy. Richard Wagner expertly highlights the key issues an entangled economy can bring including incomplete information and its constant evolution as it reflects ever changing public choice ideas. Using illustrative models, Wagner investigates alternative ideas to extend the reach of public choice by subjecting political processes to a more scientific examination, rather than people within societies seeking to form new plans which align with their specific interests.
This insightful approach will prove an excellent resource for academics and scholars of economics and political science, as well as those within the field of public administration as it offers an excellent blend of all subjects.
Examining the growing variety of theoretical orientations on the topic, such as entangled political economy and additive political economy, the book provides new analytical insights into combining the old and new to establish a more unified political economy. Richard Wagner expertly highlights the key issues an entangled economy can bring including incomplete information and its constant evolution as it reflects ever changing public choice ideas. Using illustrative models, Wagner investigates alternative ideas to extend the reach of public choice by subjecting political processes to a more scientific examination, rather than people within societies seeking to form new plans which align with their specific interests.
This insightful approach will prove an excellent resource for academics and scholars of economics and political science, as well as those within the field of public administration as it offers an excellent blend of all subjects.
Critical Acclaim
‘Richard Wagner adds insight to public choice theory by depicting the complex relationships among political and economic actors that social scientists often overlook. Wagner’s approach to public choice will lead readers to a more realistic and complete understanding of the nature of political processes.’
– Randall Holcombe, Florida State University, US
‘Rethinking Public Choice is an elegantly written book of thoughtful and deep insights that present a powerful vision of economics as a social science. Wagner's modern framework of entangled political economy unifies public choice theory, constitutional economics, political economy and evolutionary economics. This is the perfect companion for students of public choice.’
– Jason Potts, RMIT University, Australia
‘Critics of Public Choice often attack absurdly simplified, “straw man” versions of the approach. Wagner offers an important and timely corrective, giving the intellectual (and, importantly, MORAL) foundations of Public Choice and its offspring, “entangled” political economy. This fascinating book is an essential overview of where Public Choice came from, and where it might go next.’
– Michael Munger, Duke University, US
– Randall Holcombe, Florida State University, US
‘Rethinking Public Choice is an elegantly written book of thoughtful and deep insights that present a powerful vision of economics as a social science. Wagner's modern framework of entangled political economy unifies public choice theory, constitutional economics, political economy and evolutionary economics. This is the perfect companion for students of public choice.’
– Jason Potts, RMIT University, Australia
‘Critics of Public Choice often attack absurdly simplified, “straw man” versions of the approach. Wagner offers an important and timely corrective, giving the intellectual (and, importantly, MORAL) foundations of Public Choice and its offspring, “entangled” political economy. This fascinating book is an essential overview of where Public Choice came from, and where it might go next.’
– Michael Munger, Duke University, US
