Self-policing in politics : the political economy of reputational controls on politicians / Glenn R. Parker.

9780691225432 (electronic bk.)
0691225435 (electronic bk.)
069111739X (hardcover ; acid-free paper)
9780691117393 (hardcover ; acid-free paper)

Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, [2004]

©2004

English

1 online resource (x, 180 pages)

JA79 .P353 2004

(OCoLC)1200556195

"Just as businesses' poor behavior can cause brand names to be tarnished, prices to plummet, and future business to disappear, dishonest politicians stand to sacrifice the human capital invested in their careers, and premiums for honesty, such as electoral security and prestigious post-elective employment. Parker explores public attitudes toward the behavior of members of Congress and shows how those attitudes shape the way members conduct their professional lives. Written from the perspective of public choice, this book offers a novel approach to the question of how to keep politicians honest."--Jacket.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-176) and index.

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