Democratic economic theory

Author: (USA) Downs
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book pioneers the introduction of economic theory and thought into political science research, and is hailed by academia as "a foundational work in political science." Anthony Downs analyzes the economic essence behind Western democratic systems by examining the rational behavior of governments, parties, and voters. Based on the fundamental assumptions of "rational man" and "utility maximization" in economics, he establishes a theoretical model for understanding public policy and government behavior. This provides a novel perspective for analyzing Western democratic systems, thereby elucidating their operational mechanisms, intrinsic driving forces, and limitations.