Beyond Politics: The Roots of Government Failure
“Throughout the world, publics are looking for a new conception of government and its role. Happily, there is a whole new theory that fills the bill called ‘public choice,’ and which is clearly and persuasively presented in the excellent book, Beyond Politics.”  —Robert L. Bartley, late editor,Wall Street Journal“Beyond Politicsis a solid work in all respects. Truly a praiseworthy book, it is well written and carefully organized, providing a rich contrast between orthodox notions of democracy and the public choice alternative.”  —Richard E. Wagner, Harris Professor of Economics, George Mason University“Beyond Politicsis a valuable analysis, making a cogent case for thoroughly rethinking what government should do. The book deserves wide reading.” —John Engler, former Governor of Michigan“Beyond Politicsis so well written and interesting that it appeals even to those, like me, who may disagree with several of its arguments.”  —Mancur Olson, Jr., late professor of economics, University of Maryland“Mitchell and Simmons make a lucid case for a market economy and limited constitutional government.Beyond Politicsis the most effective introduction to this topic that is now available.”  —William A. Niskanen, former chairman, President’s Council of Economic Advisors“Beyond Politicsis a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the failures of U.S. governmental policies, with important suggestions for how to correct them. The book is a thorough introduction to what is wrong with America’s political system with remedies for its failure.”  —Dennis C. Mueller, professor of economics, University of Maryland“We have needed an answer to the question often asked: ‘Can you refer me to a single book that will explain in simple language what Public Choice is all about?’Beyond Politicsby William Mitchell and Randy Simmons meets this need superbly.”  —James M. Buchanan, Nobel Laureate in Economic Science, Center for the Study of Public Choice, George Mason University