The Illusion of Free Markets: Punishment and the Myth of Natural Order

By Bernard E. Harcourt

Book Overview

It is widely believed that the free market is the best mechanism ever invented to efficiently allocate resources in society. This title argues that our faith in 'free markets' has severely distorted American politics and punishment practices.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674057260
• ISBN13: 9780674057265
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.1" x 6.1"