In Pursuit of Happiness and Good Government: Of Happiness and Good Government [Paperback]

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• Paperback
• Publisher: Touchstone Books
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671687433
• ISBN-13: 978-0671687434
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,087,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Original and thought-provoking., September 4, 1999

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This review is from: In Pursuit : Of Happiness and Good Government (Paperback)

While his first book, _Losing Ground..._, made an argument that was based on an array of social science data, Murray here employs the mode of reasoning used by classical economists such as Say and Smith: common sense. When you get through his thought experiments, you'll find that you return to them again and again. Quite an invigorating book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Philosophy of Public Policy, February 14, 1997

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This review is from: In Pursuit : Of Happiness and Good Government (Paperback)

Whenever Charles Murray writes, people listen. His book In Pursuit of Happiness and Good Government is no exception. This book gives a wake up call to anyone who has crafted or believed in modern political policy. The main problem the author views with our country's present policy system is the lack of understanding the point of our policies. He brilliantly asserts the reason behind anything the government does is the pursuit of happiness; a main point of the Declaration of Independence.

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