Smith, Adam.

Bootleggers & Baptists : How Economic Forces and Moral Persuasion Interact to Shape Regulatory Politics. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (161 pages)

Intro -- TITLE PAGE -- COPYRIGHT PAGE -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- 1. BOOTLEGGERS AND BAPTISTS: A WINNING COALITION -- 2. BOOTLEGGERS, POLITICIANS, AND PORK -- 3. WHY BAPTISTS? -- 4. SIN AND SUBSTANCE: WHO ARE THE REAL BOOTLEGGERS AND BAPTISTS? -- 5. THE ROCKY ROAD TO CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION -- 6. TARP: A BOOTLEGGER WITHOUT A BAPTIST -- 7. OBAMACARE: TOO BIG TO PLAN (OR STOP!) -- 8. WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED? WHEN WILL IT END? -- APPENDIX: BOOTLEGGERS AND BAPTISTS-THE EDUCATION OF A REGULATORY ECONOMIST -- NOTES -- REFERENCES.

With countless regulatory initiatives on the horizon, this book is a must-read for all who are concern about over-regulation and government intrusion in our daily lives.

9781939709370


Trade regulation-Political aspects-United States.
Business and politics-United States.
Pressure groups-United States.
United States-Social policy.
United States-Economic policy.
United States-Politics and government-Moral and ethical aspects.


Electronic books.

HD3616.U47 .S658 2014

320.60973