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Individuals and Interest Groups in the Political Process: A Public Choice Approach

Individuals and Interest Groups in the Political Process: A Public Choice Approach

Hardcover

Series: Studies in Philosophy, History of Ideas and Modern Societies, Book 28

PhilosophyGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 363191184X
ISBN13: 9783631911846
Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W
Published: Nov 29 2024
Pages: 286
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.69 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
The aim of the book is to reevaluate inner dymamics of, and tensions between, individuals who are active in the political process as members of interest groups. To that end, the author creates a model for the individual reasoning, preferences, and motivations made manifest in their observable behavior. This is achieved by analyzing the conduct of individuals in society according to the increasing complexity of interaction in the public sphere. The analysis starts with the ethical concerns of individuals and moves towards their capacities as citizens, voters, and politicians. The author then addresses aspects of social contract theory, as well as the uncertainty that is an inherent part of social

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