Public Choice theory with Dr Brendan Markey-Towler

from Economics Explored · host Gene Tunny, Brendan Markey-Towler

Economics Explored host Gene Tunny and Dr Brendan Markey-Towler discuss the theory of public choice, which assumes politicians and bureaucrats are self-interested and pursue their own agendas. They consider what this means for the growth of government and the types of political institutions we should have. Please send any comments or questions to [email protected]

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What happens when economists assume politicians and bureaucrats are self-interested and pursue their own agendas.

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