The Economics of Transparency in Politics
Gianluigi Galeotti author Ronald Wintrobe author Albert Breton editor Gianluigi Galeotti editor Ronald Wintrobe editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:15th Mar '07
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The purpose of this book is to formulate economic models of the advantages and costs of transparency in various areas of public sector activity and to assess what level of obfuscation in politics is rational. The chapters are arranged in four parts. Part 1 is concerned with the manifestations of transparency and obfuscation in domestic democratic settings whilst Part 2 deals with the same realities but in an international context. Part 3 looks at corruption and Part 4 considers some of the implications of transparency and obfuscation for the working of governments and the formulation of public policies.
'Transparency has become a mantra for many policy reformers. But the matter is surely not straightforward, as reflection on the virtues of the secret ballot quickly shows. The papers in this volume explore the large territory between transparency and obfuscation from both positive and normative perspectives.' Stanley L. Winer, Carleton University, Canada '...[this] volume raises many important issues and draws attention to many of the benefits and costs associated with transparency.' Public Choice
ISBN: 9780754649335
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
248 pages