{"product_id":"policies-institutions-and-the-dark-side-of-economics-9781858987293","title":"Policies, Institutions and the Dark Side of","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis authoritative volume brings together Vito Tanzi's pioneering work on institutions and the influence of the behavior of government officials and economic agents on economic decision-making. It focuses on the 'dark side' of economics and the influence of institutions. Issues discussed include:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epublic sector behavior and the efficiency of policy instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecorruption, rent seeking and governmental activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe underground economy and its impact on the economy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etax evasion and the effect of globalization on tax systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emoney laundering and the international financial system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efiscal deficits during the transition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe dangers of fiscal decentralization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeterminants of income distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Policies, Institutions and the Dark Side of Economics\u003ci\u003e is very readable, very informative, and very well-organized. It is a road map for the area around \"the dark side of economics\". Tanzi's book deals with remarkably fruitful ideas and demonstrates impressively the relevance of institutions and personal incentives.'\u003c\/i\u003e -- Benno Torgler, Public Choice'. . . fine collection of essays that matter for researchers in economics, political science, public administration, and public policy.'– J.L. Mikesell, Choice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents:  Preface  1. Toward a Positive Theory of Public Sector Behavior: An Interpretation of Some Italian Contributions  2. The Changing Role of the State in the Economy: A Historical Perspective  3. Government Role and the Efficiency of Policy Instruments  4. Fundamental Determinants of Inequality and the Role of Government  5. Modernization, Ethics and Public Policy  6. Corruption, Governmental Activities and Markets  7. Corruption Around the World  8. Corruption and the Budget: Problems and Solutions  9. Corruption, Public Investment and Growth  10. A Primer on Tax Evasion  11. Money Laundering and the International Financial System  12. The Underground Economy and the Unemployment Rate  13. International Dimensions of National Tax Policy  14. Fiscal Federalism and Decentralization: A Review of Some Efficiency and Macroeconomic Aspects  15. The Budget Deficit in Transition: A Cautionary Note   Index","brand":"Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49414061785431,"sku":"9781858987293","price":111.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781858987293.jpg?v=1730522320","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/policies-institutions-and-the-dark-side-of-economics-9781858987293","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}