This book introduces readers to the economics of politics-particularly political change-showing how incentives matter as much in politics as they do in the rest of our lives, and illustrating how ideas ultimately determine our motivations and the outcomes that they produce.

Wayne A. Leighton is Professor of Economics at Universidad Francisco Marroqu¿ Executive Director of The Antigua Forum, and former Senior Economic Adviser at the U.S. Senate and the Federal Communications Commission.Edward J. L¿pez is BB&T Distinguished Professor of Capitalism at Western Carolina University and President of the Public Choice Society.

"[T]his book offers a very interesting account of the interplay between ideas and policy. I recommend it highly."