Readings in Social Welfare: Theory and Policy

* Contains both classic readings from the second half of the twentieth century and selections from contemporary debates.
* Examines social welfare and government policy over the last 25 years.
* Introduces graduates and advanced undergraduates to debates on how to handle problems such as selling government property, combining private investment accounts into social security, and prohibiting drugs.
* Complements Readings in Applied Microeconomic Theory: Market Forces and Solutions.