The Cost of Institutions - by J Rodriguez & S Loomis & J Weeres (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Contesting prior assumptions that institutions simplify the world for the sake of efficiency, this book argues that rather than institution expansion indicating the movement of markets to optimal states, expanding institutions generate information costs.
- About the Author: JACOB P. RODRIGUEZ received his Ph.D. from the Claremont Graduate University.
- 198 Pages
- Business + Money Management, Economics
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Book Synopsis
Contesting prior assumptions that institutions simplify the world for the sake of efficiency, this book argues that rather than institution expansion indicating the movement of markets to optimal states, expanding institutions generate information costs.About the Author
JACOB P. RODRIGUEZ received his Ph.D. from the Claremont Graduate University. His current research interests include institutional change, the behavior of information in the economy, collective decision-making, and philosophies of education. STEVEN R. LOOMIS serves on the faculty of Wheaton College in Illinois. His research interests include the political economy of institutions worldwide. JOSEPH G. WEERES received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and is Professor Emeritus at The Claremont Graduate University. His research focuses on institutional development, leadership and policy.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .48 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 198
Genre: Business + Money Management
Sub-Genre: Economics
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: J Rodriguez & S Loomis & J Weeres
Language: English
Street Date: December 23, 2015
TCIN: 1005550470
UPC: 9781349538256
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-8077
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.6 pounds
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