‘. . . a rich introduction to the spatial voting literature and to comparative institutional analysis – as well as a cogent statement that, indeed, institutions matter. . . . The book is notable in its eclecticism and thoroughness; it will have the rare appeal to both political scientists and economists in both Europe and America. Moreover, the exposition is careful and the mechanics of spatial social choice analysis are made clear, so it is suitable for some applied classroom use.’
– Edward J. López, Public Choice
‘The Political Economy of Democratic Institutions provides a first rate insight into the area of economic analysis of democratic institutions with respect to their policy choices and regulatory behaviour. The book not only provides intriguing insights for anyone interested in the political economy of democratic institutions it also, and more importantly, lays out what appears to be a promising research agenda for analysts of public policy in general.’
– Friedrich Schneider, University of Linz, Austria
‘The public choice literature has for many years been dominated by North American scholars with a natural interest in North American political institutions. This interesting book is a welcome break with this tradition. It nicely applies the tools of public choice to analyse the consequences of several different types of political institutions in Europe. The book combines rigour and relevance, and should be of interest for scholars on both sides of the Atlantic.’
– Dennis C. Mueller, Universität Wien, Austria
