Democracy, economics, and the public good : informational failures and potential

Author(s)

• Budd, John

Bibliographic Information

Democracy, economics, and the public good : informational failures and potential

John M. Budd

Palgrave Macmillan, 2015

1st ed

• : softcover

Note

"Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition 2015"--T.p. verso of softcover

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Examining essential aspects of American life, John Budd investigates how informational sources (print and broadcast media and other resources) fall short when it comes to informing citizens, failing our democracy and damaging the public good.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Democracy: Ideals and Practicalities 2. Economics and Finance: Where Has Theory Come from and What Do We Face Today? 3. Public Good and the Public Sphere 4. Informational Failures 5. Informational Potential

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Details

• NCID: BB18473954
• ISBN:
  • 9781137448156
  • 9781349496341
• LCCN: 2014032882
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: 208 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : JC423
  • DC23 : 320.973
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Democracy -- United States
  • LCSH : Capitalism -- United States
  • LCSH : Economics -- United States
  • LCSH : Common good