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Explore the complex relationship between rising public spending and the declining quality of essential services in Limited Government: The Public Sector in the Auto-Industrial Age. Published by Routledge, this book examines why increased government expenditure on health, education, and income support has not prevented the rising costs of public goods. The author tracks the expansion of big government and the growing gap between political ideals and the actual state of modern economies. You will find a detailed analysis of the social and political factors affecting major economies as they face significant challenges. These include mounting debt, budget deficits, and the pressures of ageing populations. This text provides a deep look into the realities of troubled political economies. It addresses critical issues such as improvident social insurance, falling education test scores, and the multiplication of health costs. It is a necessary read for anyone studying the shifting landscape of the public sector and the economic forces driving modern governance.

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Analyzes the rise of big government and why increased spending on health and education does not always lead to better results.

Examines the divergence between public-sector ideals and the actual economic realities facing major global economies.

Provides a detailed look at the impact of debt, deficits, and ageing populations on modern political economies.

Investigates the social and political factors that contribute to rising costs for public goods and services.

Explores the consequences of improvident social insurance and declining education test scores in the current era.

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Release Date
12 October 2018
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