| Debt, Democracy and the Welfare State: Are Modern Democracies Living on Borrowed Time and Money? 2015 Edition Contributor(s): Hannesson, R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1137531991 ISBN-13: 9781137531995 Publisher: Palgrave Pivot OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Economics - Macroeconomics - Business & Economics | Government & Business - Business & Economics | Public Finance |
| Dewey: 336.01 |
| LCCN: 2015431223 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.67 lbs) 115 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Why is it that government debt in the developed world has risen to world war proportions in a time of peace? This can largely be attributed to governments maintaining welfare expenditures beyond what tax revenues allow. But will these governments refrain from doing what is necessary for economic growth for fear of losing their electorate? |