The Cost-Benefit Revolution

by Cass R. Sunstein

Book Overview

Why policies should be based on careful consideration of their costs and benefits rather than on intuition, popular opinion, interest groups, and anecdotes.

Opinions on government policies vary widely. Some people feel passionately about the child obesity epidemic and support government regulation of sugary drinks. Others argue that people should be able to eat and drink whatever they like. Some people are alarmed about climate change and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262538016
• ISBN13: 9780262538015
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.7"