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The Rentseeking Society (The Selected Works Of Gordon Tullock, Vol. 5),New
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The fifth volume in The Selected Works of Gordon Tullock consists of six parts, each part expounding on a separate component of the field. Part 1, Rent Seeking: An Overview, brings together two papers that focus on problems of defining rentseeking behavior and outline the nature of the ongoing research program in a historical perspective. Part 2, More on Efficient Rent Seeking, contains four contributions in which Tullock elaborates on his 1980 article on efficient rent seeking. Part 3, The Environments of Rent Seeking, consists of eight papers that collectively display the breadth of the rentseeking concept. Part 4, The Cost of Rent Seeking, comprises seven papers that address several important issues about the cost of rent seeking to society as a whole. Part 5 is Tullocks short monograph Exchanges and Contracts, in which he develops a systematic theory of exchange in political markets. In Part 6, Future Directions for RentSeeking Research, Tullock focuses on the importance of information in the political marketplace.This work has been carefully constructed to build on the inaugural volume in this collection and to ease students through the field in a clear and concise manner.Gordon Tullock is Professor Emeritus of Law at George Mason University, where he was Distinguished Research Fellow in the Center for Study of Public Choice and University Professor of Law and Economics. He also taught at the University of South Carolina, the University of Virginia, Rice University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and the University of Arizona. In 1966 he founded the journal that became Public Choice and remained its editor until 1990.Charles K. Rowley was Duncan Black Professor of Economics at George Mason University and a Senior Fellow of the James M. Buchanan Center for Political Economy at George Mason University. He was also General Director of the Locke Institute.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Rent-Seeking Society'? A: 'The Rent-Seeking Society' primarily explores the concept of rent-seeking behavior through various components, including its definition, efficiency, environmental factors, costs to society, and future research directions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Gordon Tullock, a prominent economist known for his work in law and economics, and he is Professor Emeritus at George Mason University.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Rent-Seeking Society' was published on February 14, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains a total of 342 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of rent-seeking.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The Rent-Seeking Society' is available in hardcover binding, offering durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in economics? A: Yes, the book is designed to ease readers into the field of economics, making it suitable for students and individuals new to the subject.
- Q: Are there contributions from other authors in this book? A: Yes, the book includes contributions from various authors who discuss different aspects of rent-seeking, enriching the overall perspective.
- Q: What condition is this used book in? A: This is a used book in good condition, indicating it has been previously owned but is still well-maintained.
- Q: What topics are covered in the different parts of the book? A: The book covers topics such as an overview of rent-seeking, efficient rent-seeking, the environments of rent-seeking, its costs, and future research directions.
- Q: Who are the notable contributors mentioned in the book's details? A: Notable contributors include Charles K. Rowley, who was a distinguished professor of economics and a senior fellow at the James M. Buchanan Center for Political Economy.