Gordon Tullock

(1922–2014) Economist

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Gordon Tullock was an economist, best known for The new world of economics.

Quick Facts About Gordon Tullock

Born: February 13, 1922
Died: November 3, 2014
Profession: Economist
Notable works: The new world of economics

About Gordon Tullock

Gordon Tullock was an American professor of law and economics at the George Mason University School of Law. He is best known for his work on public choice theory, the application of economic thinking to political issues. He was one of the founding figures in his field.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Gordon Tullock

A much more radical conclusion . . . that, so far as I know, is shared by only a very few students…

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The case may very well be that Congress is willing to restrict campaign contributions because it has these privileges. It is true…

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Characteristically, however, the overthrow of the dictator simply means that there will be another dictator. ... the policies they follow will probably…

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No doubt exists that rent seeking in general leads to serious inefficiencies in this direct sense, but its indirect damage is even…

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I believe I have demonstrated that the voters are characteristically ill-informed when voting on reducing social costs. Furthermore, their primary concern is…

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