by Richard M. Salsman (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Richard Salsman presents a powerful indictment of the world's delusions about public debt. His arguments are so lucid and evidence so clear that even politicians and journalists can follow them with much profit.'  --(Steve H. Hanke, Johns Hopkins University, US)

'The Political Economy of Public Debt is an insightful treatment of all the major theories and controversies regarding public debt since the 1700s. The author, moreover, is no axe grinder; to the contrary, he presents a fair and balanced narrative that will prove informative to all interested readers.' --(Richard Wagner, George Mason University, US)

'Salsman provides a very insightful integration of the history of public debt and the primary theories regarding the consequences of governmental debt. His discussion of economic laws and political science raise a clear issue about the relationship of unrestricted democracy and unrestricted public debt. This book is an important contribution to understanding an issue that will have significant impact on the future of western civilization. Well worth reading.' --(John Allison, Retired Chairman and CEO of BB&T and Retired President and CEO of Cato Institute, US)

About the Author

Richard M. Salsman, Assistant Professor, Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics, Department of Political Science, Duke University, US

Product Details

Series: New Thinking in Political Economy

Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Edward Elgar Pub (February 24, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1785363379
ISBN-13: 978-1785363375