Public Finance: A Normative Theory

By Richard W. Tresch

Book Overview

Featuring a general equilibrium framework that is both cohesive and versatile, the Second Edition of Public Finance: A Normative Theory brings new and updated information to this classic text. Through its concentration on the microeconomic theory of the public sector in the context of capitalist market economics it addresses the subjects traditionally at the heart of public sector economics, including public good theory, theory of taxation, welfare analysis, externalities, tax incidence, cost benefit analysis, and fiscal federalism. Its goal of providing a foundation, rather than attempting to present the most recent scholarship in detail, makes this Second Edition both a valuable text and a resource for professionals. * Second edition provides new and updated information * Focuses on the heart of public sector economics, including public expenditure theory and policy, tax theory and policy, cost benefit-analysis, and fiscal federalism * Features a cohesive and versatile general equilibrium framework

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0256023913
• ISBN13: 9780256023916
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: Business Pubns
• Length: 660 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Great textbook for graduate and undergraduates

This is a great college textbook. It treats the Public Finance issues in a very accessible way for both graduates and undergraduates. I deeply recommend it.