Policy Analysis and Public Choice: Selected Papers by William A. Niskanen - Hardcover

Niskanen, William A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1858987024 ISBN 13: 9781858987026

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing, 1998

Synopsis

Policy Analysis and Public Choice is an important 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. Part I details Niskanen's important contribution to policy analysis. The diverse topics discussed include: defense spending and resource allocation, trade policy, crime and drug policy, and welfare and the culture of poverty. Part II is concerned with public choice and political economy, in particular the liberal economic order, bureaucracy, democratic government and progressive taxation. The volume also includes an autobiographical summary focusing on the complementary nature of his work on policy analysis and public choice, and a number of commentaries that reflect Niskanen's unique professional background and perspective. Policy Analysis and Public Choice will be of special interest to those interested in public choice, public policy, political economy and political science.

About this title

About the Author

William A. Niskanen Jr., Chairman, Cato Institute, Washington, DC

Review

`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

Edition details

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1858987024
• ISBN 13: 9781858987026
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432