Politicized Economics by David Reisman
In this highly readable analysis, the authors use positive-economics principles to show how the supply and demand of monopoly rights from the state (rent seeking) provided first the impetus for European mercantilism and later the reasons for its demise in England and entrenchment in France. The balance-of-trade objective, treated by most historians as a primary motive for mercantilism, is shown instead to be the by-product of self-interested parties' seeking of rents.
In addition to questions of the causes and results of economic regulation, this thoughtful book raises issues in the methodology of economic history and history of thought generally. Public-choice theorists, political economists, and economic policy makers will likewise find it instructive and stimulating.
In addition to questions of the causes and results of economic regulation, this thoughtful book raises issues in the methodology of economic history and history of thought generally. Public-choice theorists, political economists, and economic policy makers will likewise find it instructive and stimulating.
Robert B. Ekelund, Jr. is Professor and Eminent Scholar Emeritus in economics at Auburn University.
John D. Jackson is Professor of Economics, Emeritus at Auburn University.
Robert D. Tollison (deceased) was the J. Wilson Newman Professor Economics at Clemson University. He came to Clemson in 2003.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780890967454 |
| ISBN 10 | 0890967458 |
| Title | Politicized Economics |
| Author | David Reisman |
| Series | Texas A And M University Economics Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Texas A & M University Press |
| Year published | 1997-12-31 |
| Number of pages | 300 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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