What happens when economists assume politicians and bureaucrats are self-interested and pursue their own agendas.
Economics Explored host Gene Tunny and Dr Brendan Markey-Towler discuss the theory of public choice, which assumes politicians and bureaucrats are self-interested and pursue their own agendas. They consider what this means for the growth of government and the types of political institutions we should have.
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