Gordon Tullock's work in economics spans nearly 50 years and is known for the breadth, originality, and quantity of his contributions in public choice, constitutional political economy, law and economics, bioeconomics, and monetary history. Despite his lack of formal training in economics,...

This comprehensive and thought-provoking Handbook reviews public sector economics from pluralist perspectives that either complement or reach beyond mainstream views. The book takes a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach, drawing on economic elements in the fields of philosophy, sociology,...

<Para ID="Par1">This paper summarizes current EU austerity programs and discusses various fiscal policy reform proposals under consideration. It points out political and theoretical problems with these proposals and makes the case for fiscal consolidation through spending reduction rather than tax cuts. The...</para>

In this paper, we analyze the sustainability of Italian public finances using a unique database covering the period 1862-2013. This paper focuses on empirical tests for the sustainability and solvency of fiscal policies. A necessary but (Not sufficient condition implies that the growth rate of...