Introduction to the Public Choice Society at 50 Years Symposium

8 Pages Posted: 16 Oct 2016

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Edward J. Lopez

Western Carolina University - College of Business; Liberty Fund, Inc.

Date Written: October 10, 2016

Abstract

This Introduction presents a brief background of the Public Choice Society, its fiftieth anniversary conference, and the purpose of this symposium. This symposium consists of 13 papers within four of the main pillars of public choice: Virginia Political Economy, Bloomington Political Economy, Experimental Economics, and Social Choice. These papers pay homage to the Society's first 50 years while demonstrating the breadth and vibrancy of modern public choice scholarship.

Keywords: Public Choice Society, Virginia Political Economy, Experimental Economics, Bloomington Political Economy, Social Choice

JEL Classification: H, D7

Suggested Citation

Lopez, Edward J., Introduction to the Public Choice Society at 50 Years Symposium (October 10, 2016). Public Choice, Vol. 163, No. 1-2, 2015, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2850722

Edward J. Lopez (Contact Author)

Western Carolina University - College of Business ( email )

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United States

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