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Intermediate Public Economics, second edition (Mit Press),New
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A new edition of a comprehensive text, updated throughout, with new material on behavioral economics, international taxation, costbenefit analysis, and the economics of climate policy.Public economics studies how government taxing and spending activities affect the economyeconomic efficiency and the distribution of income and wealth. This comprehensive text on public economics covers the core topics of market failure and taxation as well as recent developments in both policy and the academic literature. It is unique not only in its broad scope but in its balance between public finance and public choice and its combination of theory and relevant empirical evidence.The book covers the theory and methodology of public economics; presents a historical and theoretical overview of the public sector; and discusses such topics as departures from efficiency (including imperfect competition and asymmetric information), issues in political economy, equity, taxation, fiscal federalism, and tax competition among independent jurisdictions. Suggestions for further reading, from classic papers to recent research, appear in each chapter, as do exercises. The mathematics has been kept to a minimum without sacrificing intellectual rigor; the book remains analytical rather than discursive. This second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout. It offers new chapters on behavioral economics, limits to redistribution, international taxation, costbenefit analysis, and the economics of climate policy. Additional exercises have been added and many sections revised in response to advice from readers of the first edition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Intermediate Public Economics, second edition'? A: The book primarily focuses on how government taxing and spending activities affect the economy, addressing topics like market failure, taxation, and recent developments in public economics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Intermediate Public Economics, second edition' is Jean Hindriks.
- Q: What topics are covered in this edition? A: This edition covers behavioral economics, international taxation, cost-benefit analysis, and the economics of climate policy, along with traditional topics like efficiency, equity, and taxation.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in public economics? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible while maintaining intellectual rigor, making it suitable for those new to the subject as well as advanced readers.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 980 pages of comprehensive content on public economics.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: Does this book include exercises or suggestions for further reading? A: Yes, each chapter includes exercises and suggestions for further reading, ranging from classic papers to recent research.
- Q: When was the second edition published? A: The second edition of 'Intermediate Public Economics' was published on April 5, 2013.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other public economics texts? A: This book stands out due to its broad scope, balance between public finance and public choice, and its combination of theoretical insights with relevant empirical evidence.