The Political Economy of Expertise: Information and Efficiency in American National Politics

Esterling, Kevin M.

ISBN 10: 0472113984 / ISBN 13: 9780472113989

Edité par The University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor, 2007

Hardcover. 9 1/4" X 6 1/4". xiv, 286pp. Mild rubbing, toning, and shelf wear to covers, corners, and edges of green cloth over boards. Bump to fore-edge of text block. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is sound. ABOUT THIS BOOK: The Political Economy of Expertise is a carefully argued examination of how legislatures use expert research and testimony. Kevin Esterling demonstrates that interest groups can actually help the legislative process by encouraging Congress to assess research and implement well-informed policies. More than mere touts for the interests of Washington insiders, these groups encourage Congress to enact policies that are likely to succeed while avoiding those that have too great of a risk of failure. The surprising result is greater legislative efficiency. The Political Economy of Expertise illustrates that this system actually favors effective and informed decision making, thereby increasing the likelihood that new policies will benefit the American public.(Publisher). N° de réf. du vendeur 14383

Synopsis :

The Political Economy of Expertise is a carefully argued examination of how legislatures use expert research and testimony. Kevin Esterling demonstrates that interest groups can actually help the legislative process by encouraging Congress to assess research and implement well-informed policies. More than mere touts for the interests of Washington insiders, these groups encourage Congress to enact policies that are likely to succeed while avoiding those that have too great of a risk of failure. The surprising result is greater legislative efficiency. The Political Economy of Expertise illustrates that this system actually favors effective and informed decision making, thereby increasing the likelihood that new policies will benefit the American public. Kevin M. Esterling is Assistant Professor at the University of California, Riverside.

À propos de l'auteur:

Kevin M. Esterling is Assistant Professor at the University of California, Riverside.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Political Economy of Expertise: ...
Éditeur : The University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor
Date d'édition : 2007
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Good +