Michael Munger on Giving Away Money: An Economist's Guide to Political Life

Jun 23, 2006 · 00:28:51

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Michael Munger discusses the economics of political life.
Rent-seeking and lobbying are examined as political incentives.
The sometimes perverse incentives within the political world are analyzed.

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