000 01059nam a2200193Ia 4500
999 _c48744
_d48744
005 20220107225900.0
008 200204s9999 xx 000 0 und d
020 _a813319838
082 _a302.13 SEL
100 _a"Self, Peter"
245 0 _aGovernment by the market? : the politics of public choice
260 _aSan Francisco
260 _bWestview Press
260 _c1993
300 _a303p.
520 _aRecent 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.
650 _aSocial choice
942 _cB
_2ddc