Public Sector Economics: The Role of Government in the American Economy [Paperback]

Randall Holcombe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 21, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0131450425 | ISBN-13: 978-0131450424

For courses in Public Finance, Public Economics, Public Sector Economics, and The Economics of Taxation. Holcombe takes a public choice approach to public finance and looks at public policy as a product of the democratic decision-making process.

Product Details

• Paperback: 552 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (July 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131450425
• ISBN-13: 978-0131450424
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #503,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking economics, June 28, 2009

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Vincent Le Suer "Vincent" (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Public Sector Economics: The Role of Government in the American Economy (Paperback)

Holcombe's book is readable and good for developing clarity about how public administrators and the government generally perceives the market economy and its usefulness to society. Public Sector Economics is a good text for understanding how the market economy works in the United States, along with the corresponding needs and pitfalls. Holcombe's definitions are nicely illustrated with relevant and sometimes complex examples. It is not necessary to be versed in this genre-or even in agreement with its perspectives- to find this text helpful and enlightening. On the other hand, know that it is a graduate level study and may not be the best guide for someone with less than college level reading or minimal critical thinking skills.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars photocopied?, April 1, 2011

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Sereundine "Sereundine" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Public Sector Economics: The Role of Government in the American Economy (Paperback)

the book looks like a cheap photocopy, cover is thin, picture is blurry, and the inside is cheap paper and econo black and white printing. Illegal? Who cares, the contents are crap and destined for the recycle bin no matter what its printed on.