Public Goods, Public Enterprise, Public Choice
ISBN: 9781349235056
Platform/Publisher: SpringerLink / Palgrave Macmillan UK
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Subjects: Palgrave Economics & Finance Collection;

'A brilliant critical and fresh look at the public choice school of thought.' - Paul Streeten This book challenges theories of public goods, public enterprise and public choice on three fronts. Government action reflects wider interests and commitments than just the material self-interest assumed as primary by the three theories. Government contributes to the productivity and quality of the modern mixed economy in ways not captured by theories stressing the inherent superiority of private markets. Lastly, old and new ideas within established traditions of political thought justify government action beyond the libertarian argument for limited government.

Hugh Stretton was born on July 15, 1924. He taught modern history and economics. He was an Australian author and social theorist. His books included The Political Sciences, Ideas for Australian Cities, Economics: A New Introduction, The Political Sciences: General Principles of Selection in Social Science and History, and Australia Fair. He died after a long illness on July 18, 2015 at the age of 91.

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