Public Economics

A Concise Introduction

José Luis Gómez-Barroso

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Routledge
13 September 2021

Social & political philosophy; Politics & government; Macroeconomics; Economics of industrial organisation; Political economy

Public Economics: A Concise Introduction provides a concise and non-technical overview of the role of government in the economy.

Using the questions ‘why?’, ‘what for?’ and ‘how?’, the text initially surveys the place of the public sector in a market economy. It then considers the possible reasons which could justify government involvement. Next, the book examines the aims of state economic activity, and the instruments which a government has at its disposal. Lastly, the final chapter provides an illuminating tour of economic history and history of economic thought in relation to government economic activity.

The book offers an international focus throughout, with examples taken from all over the globe. Readers are supported with a range of pedagogical features, including example boxes, chapter objectives and summaries, and end-of-chapter multiple choice and reflection questions.

Public Economics: A Concise Introduction will be a valuable text for students on courses in public economics, welfare economics, public finance, public policy and related areas.

By: José Luis Gómez-Barroso
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032003443
ISBN 10: 1032003448
Pages: 244
Publication Date: 13 September 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface 1. State Activity in the Economy: A Global Perspective 2. Reasons for State Economic Activity 3. Objectives of State Economic Activity 4. Instruments of State Economic Activity 5. Conclusion: State or Market? 6. State Activity Throughout History: Theory And Reality

José Luis Gómez-Barroso is a professor at the National Distance Education University (UNED—Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia) in Spain.