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

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

Justice and Taxation

The problem of taxation, in a social system the trade-off Equity vs Efficiency. Is it possible a reconciliation

Globalization, protectionisms and new equilibriums theory

The recent decision of the US President to adopt a protectionist policy vs. Chinese goods could trigger a domino effect in the global context. The conquest by the Chinese economy of new markets such as the African countries is part of a strategy which includes a network of alliances in order to mitigate the effects of the policy of protectionism. Similar responses also seem to have been considered by the USA. In the current, highly connected context, in which the value chain is globalized i.e. highly segmented in many countries, there is little space for isolationist or protectionist policies. Thus the capability to form networks of alliances between nations, even temporary in nature or limited to specific areas, seems the key strategy to mitigate negative effects and win the global challenge

The Public Choice and the traditional view of political science

This article, explore the origin of public choice compared with the traditional view of political science. The emphasize is on the methodology and the initial research program developed by Buchanan and Tullock

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

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

Globalization, protectionisms and new equilibriums theory

The recent decision of the US President to adopt a protectionist policy vs. Chinese goods could trigger a domino effect in the global context. The conquest by the Chinese economy of new markets such as the African countries is part of a strategy which includes a network of alliances in order to mitigate the effects of the policy of protectionism. Similar responses also seem to have been considered by the USA. In the current, highly connected context, in which the value chain is globalized i.e. highly segmented in many countries, there is little space for isolationist or protectionist policies. Thus the capability to form networks of alliances between nations, even temporary in nature or limited to specific areas, seems the key strategy to mitigate negative effects and win the global challenge

The economic aftermath of the Welfare State in the last century

In the recent years the welfare state was at the center of the debate in many industrialized country. In particular in EU the debate is particular deep, because this aspect is strictly related with a historical tradition of the country

Justice and Taxation

The problem of taxation, in a social system the trade-off Equity vs Efficiency. Is it possible a reconciliation

The Public Choice and the traditional view of political science

This article, explore the origin of public choice compared with the traditional view of political science. The emphasize is on the methodology and the initial research program developed by Buchanan and Tullock