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This book explores the decline in public trust in government, and the efforts of the public to use the powers of democratic governing to improve the lives of people–especially people who require such government intervention. It focuses on the debate over government size and the role of the public sector, with a look at the implications of unqualified disdain for politics, institutions, public servants, elected officials, and the very process of democracy itself. A look at the key and current issues helps expose the anti-democratic sentiments that underlie much conservative criticism of government size. For individuals who want to make their lives more rewarding, productive, and just–through the use of the tools of governing in democratically organized societies.
Synopsis
This book explores the decline in public trust in government, and the efforts of the public to use the powers of democratic governing to improve the lives of people—especially people who require such government intervention. It focuses on the debate over government size and the role of the public sector, with a look at the implications of unqualified disdain for politics, institutions, public servants, elected officials, and the very process of democracy itself. A look at the key and current issues helps expose the anti-democratic sentiments that underlie much conservative criticism of government size. For individuals who want to make their lives more rewarding, productive, and just—through the use of the tools of governing in democratically organized societies.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 222-248) and index.
Table of Contents
1. An Introduction to the Issues.
2. How Big Has Government Gotten in the United States?
3. Macro-Deterministic Explanations of Government Growth.
4. Public Choice Explanations of Government Size and Growth.
5. For Whom the Evidence Matters: Conclusions Regarding the Causes of Government Growth.
6. Blaming Government: The Case of Economic Performance.
7. Does an Active Government Necessarily Mean Oppressive Government?
8. Hitler didn't Come to Power via the Health Department.
9. Being Dismal in Policy Analysis or Learning to Love Policymaking.
10. The Freedom to Choose Democratic Politics.
References.
Index.