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“robert d tollison”

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  • The Theory of Public Choice-II

    Edited by James M. Buchanan, Robert D. Tollison ...
    The Theory of Public Choice is a landmark volume that brings together key essays and articles charting the rapid evolution of public choice theory during its most formative decade. Edited by James M. Buchanan and Robert D. Tollison—leading figures in the “Virginian School” of political economy—this collection synthesizes the major advances of public choice as it applies the tools of economic ... Read more

    $53.99 USD

  • The Economics of American Art

    Issues, Artists and Market Institutions

    by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., John D. Jackson, Robert D. Tollison ...
    The rapidly changing and evolving art market might appear to be chaotic to the casual observer, with new highs, potential lows, and tastes and fashions changing season to season. Economists, however, view the actions of buyers and sellers as constituting an identifiable market. They have, for some decades, studied such issues as artistic productivity and "death effects" on prices, investment ... Read more

    $86.39 USD

  • On the Trail of Homo Economicus

    Essays by Gordon Tullock

    by Gordon Brady, Robert D. Tollison ...
    This collection of previously unpublished expository writings by Gordon Tullock on themes ranging from game theory, externalities, public choice, rent-seeking, law and economics, and economic progress is representative of the breadth of Tullock's career. As co-founder of Public Choice, Tullock has been a major contributor to our understanding of the logic of collective choice and the politics of ... Read more

    $71.29 USD

  • Balanced Budgets, Fiscal Responsibility, and The Constitution

    (Cato Public Policy Research Monograph No. 1)

    by Richard Wagner, Robert D. Tollison ...
    In this monograph, Professors Wagner and Tollison examine the important question of whether the United States should adopt a constitutional amendment requiring the government to balance its budget. Arguing that the government should be explicit and responsible about how much it spends and how it spends it, they determine that the balanced budget idea is fiscally sound and democratically necessary. ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Economic Origins of Roman Christianity

    by Robert B. Ekelund Jr., Robert D. Tollison ...
    In the global marketplace of ideas, few realms spark as much conflict as religion. For millions of people, it is an integral part of everyday life, reflected by a widely divergent supply of practices and philosophical perspectives. Yet, historically, the marketplace has not always been competitive. While the early Common Era saw competition between Christianity, Judaism, and the many pagan cults, ... Read more

    $44.69 USD

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    What has gone wrong with our economy and our democracy, and how to fix it

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