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The Economic Foundations of Government

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  • © 1994

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Authors:
  1. Randall G. Holcombe

    1. Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction

    • Randall G. Holcombe
    Pages 1-10

  3. The Economic Theory of Rights

    • Randall G. Holcombe
    Pages 11-31

  4. Governments and Constitutions

    • Randall G. Holcombe
    Pages 32-53

  5. A Model of Rights and Government

    • Randall G. Holcombe
    Pages 54-71

  6. The Distinction between Clubs and Governments

    • Randall G. Holcombe
    Pages 72-91

  7. Government as Monopolist

    • Randall G. Holcombe
    Pages 92-109

  8. Institutions and Exchange

    • Randall G. Holcombe
    Pages 110-127

  9. Constitutional Evolution

    • Randall G. Holcombe
    Pages 128-141

  10. Competition in Politics

    • Randall G. Holcombe
    Pages 142-154

  11. The Concept of Agreement

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    Pages 155-179

  12. Positive and Normative Theories of Government

    • Randall G. Holcombe
    Pages 180-195

  13. Political Ethics and Public Policy

    • Randall G. Holcombe
    Pages 196-209

  14. Conclusion

    • Randall G. Holcombe
    Pages 210-223

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 224-273
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Government is analysed as the product of exchange among individuals who differ in their bargaining power. This approach shows why individuals agree to political institutions that give their governments extensive power, and why even the most powerful government benefits from constitutional rules constraining the government's power. This foundation is used to examine a wide range of government activities, including its protection of rights, its military activities, and democratic political institutions.

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  • Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA

    Randall G. Holcombe

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