02054 a2200325 4500 0367189496 20250317100355.0 250312042021GB 98 eng 9780367189495 Taylor & Francis GBP 125.00 BB 01 eng KCP thema KCB thema KCA thema JPH thema KCP bic KCB bic KCA bic JPH bic BUS039000 bisac BUS069000 bisac 338.6046 bisac Prosper M. Bernard, Jr. Comparative Political Economy Theory and Evidence 1 Oxford Routledge 20210923 218 p Why do unemployment, inflation, and growth rates vary across political economies? Why are some capitalist societies more equitable than others? Why is public spending higher in some countries than others? Drawing on insights from political science, economics, and business, this book addresses these and other related questions in the context of advanced capitalist democracies. The first part of the book investigates how macroeconomic performance and policy outcomes such as public spending, tax revenue, and trade openness are shaped by various economic and political institutions as well as democratic politics. The second part probes the effects of economic performance and social changes on domestic politics. At the end of each chapter, key terms, review questions, and a short list of recommended readings are included. Each chapter is designed to familiarize readers with core concepts, theoretical arguments, and empirical evidence related to different substantive themes. With in-text focus boxes and short case studies, this book is ideal for anyone seeking a rigorous introduction to the comparative political economy of advanced political economies, and will be a valuable text on courses in political economy, comparative economics, and related areas. 561 561