About “An Economic Theory of Democracy”
An Economic Theory of Democracy is a 1957 economics treatise by Anthony Downs. The book presents a model that outlines conditions under which economic theory can be applied to political decision-making. It identifies areas for empirical research to test the validity of its conclusions. Much of the research inspired by the book contributed to the development of public choice theory. Downs' theory avoids making normative claims about public policy and instead examines what is rational for government to do, based on incentives. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1997
- ISBN
- 9780060417505
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is An Economic Theory of Democracy?
An Economic Theory of Democracy by Anthony Downs has 310 pages.
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