On the origins and main consequences of fiscal illusion. a short tribute to a big Economist: James Buchanan

Vicini, Andrea (2011): On the origins and main consequences of fiscal illusion. a short tribute to a big Economist: James Buchanan.

Abstract

This paper analyze the historical origin of Fiscal illusion, and introduce to the contribution of Public Choice and in particular James Buchanan which systematized all these concept in a coherent framework. Even the critiques and application of this Theory are mentioned.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Public Choice, James Buchanan, Fiscal Illusion.
• Subjects: H - Public Economics > H1 - Structure and Scope of Government > H11 - Structure, Scope, and Performance of Government; H - Public Economics > H3 - Fiscal Policies and Behavior of Economic Agents

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