Quack Policy - Abusing Science in the Cause of Paternalism |
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| Author:
| Whyte, Jamie |
| ISBN: | 978-0-255-36673-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
| Publisher: | Institute of Economic Affairs
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.95 |
Book Description:
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Politicians and lobbyists who promote new regulations and taxes typically claim to have science on their side. Scientific evidence shows that the actions they wish to discourage are harmful and that government intervention would reduce this harm. Yet much 'evidence-based policy' is grounded on poor scientific reasoning and even worse economics
Politicians and lobbyists who promote new regulations and taxes typically claim to have science on their side. Scientific evidence shows that the actions they wish to discourage are harmful and that government intervention would reduce this harm. Yet much 'evidence-based policy' is grounded on poor scientific reasoning and even worse economics