Promoting the General Welfare: New Perspectives on Government Performance |
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| Author:
| Gerber, Alan S. |
| Editor:
| Gerber, Alan S.
Patashnik, Eric M. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-280-76566-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Publisher: | Brookings Institution Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $32.34 |
Book Description:
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The U.S. Constitution calls on the federal government to "promote the general welfare." Promoting the General Welfare illustrates how and when American government fails to do so and all too frequently misses opportunities to promote the common good. But this innovative book also carries a more hopeful message. By identifying possible solutions to the problems created by weak incentives, poor information, and inadequate institutional capacity, it offers real solutions to improve...
More DescriptionThe U.S. Constitution calls on the federal government to "promote the general welfare." Promoting the General Welfare illustrates how and when American government fails to do so and all too frequently misses opportunities to promote the common good. But this innovative book also carries a more hopeful message. By identifying possible solutions to the problems created by weak incentives, poor information, and inadequate institutional capacity, it offers real solutions to improve government performance.