Reason, Ideology, and Democracy A Study in Entangled Political Economy

“This volume is a contribution to the research program of entangled political economy initiated by Richard Wagner ... . The book is filled with thought-provoking anecdotes and examples, and draws on a wide range of supporting literature. ... the book’s foundation of entanglement lies outside mainstream economic and political thought, requiring readers to think differently about economic and political activities. ... Careful readers will come away with a more nuanced and realistic perception of political economy.” (Randall G. Holcombe, The Review of Austrian Economics, Vol. 39 (2), 2026)

“The book is filled with thought-provoking anecdotes and examples, and draws on a wide range of supporting literature. ... the book’s foundation of entanglement lies outside mainstream economic and political thought, requiring readers to think differently about economic and political activities. T&W do a good job of illustrating what entanglement means and applying it to analyze public policy. Careful readers will come away with a more nuanced and realistic perception of political economy.” (Randall G. Holcombe, The Review of Austrian Economics, April 2, 2025)