Realism, Ideology, and the Convulsions of Democracy

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This edited volume explores the tension between reason and sentiment in democracies and its contribution to the decline of liberalism. Bringing together classical liberal scholars with a deep knowledge of public choice ideas, the chapters delve into this tension from a variety of perspectives. Building on the principle of entangled political economy, as articulated by Richard E. Wagner, this volume engages with new facets of the relationship between choice and consequence and their implications for democratic politics. Advocating for a reframing of public choice theory as compatible with civic republicanism, this volume will be of interest to students and scholars of public choice, political economy, political theory, governance, and economic policy.

This edited volume focuses on entangled political economy and is part of a book series, Studies in Public Choice. To learn more about entangled political economy visit EPERN and check out coauthor Marta Podemska-Mikluch's summary of the book.