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Book SynopsisOxford Handbooks of Political Science are the essential guide to the state of political science today. With engaging contributions from 71 major international scholars, the Oxford Handbook of Political Economy provides the key point of reference for anyone working in political economy and beyond.
Trade ReviewReview from previous edition 'This is an impressive book in every dimension.' * Randall G. Holcombe, Public Choice *
'The overall quality of writing and analysis is high, and the bibliographies are very valuable...Highly recommended.' * M. Veseth, Choice, Vol. 44, No. 10 *
'This volume comprises a thorough and definitive overview, written by the top people in the field, of the research frontier of political economy. It will be required reading for students, and essential reference material for scholars active in the field, for many years to come.' * Avinash K. Dixit, John J. F. Sherrerd '52 University Professor of Economics, Princeton University *
'The thoughtful essays in the Handbooks are far more than literature reviews. Scholars and students will find them to be a valusable resource for many years to come.' * Morris P. Fiorina, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Wendt Family Professor of Political Science, Stanford Univeristy. *
This edited volume is comprehensive and impressive in every dimension. * Political Studies Review *
Table of ContentsI. VOTERS, CANDIDATES, AND PRESSURE GROUPS; II. LEGISLATIVE BODIES; III. INTERACTION OF THE LEGISLATURE, PRESIDENT, BUREAUCRACY AND THE COURTS; IV. CONSTITUTIONAL THEORY; V. SOCIAL CHOICE; VI. PUBLIC FINANCE AND PUBLIC ECONOMICS; VII. POLITICS AND MACROECONOMICS; VIII. DEMOCRACY AND CAPITALISM; IX. HISTORICAL AND COMPARATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND NON-DEMOCRATIC REGIMES; X. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY; XI. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND CONFLICT; XII. METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES; XIII. OLD & NEW
