Debt, Democracy and the Welfare State

Why is it that government debt in the developed world has risen to world war proportions in a time of peace? This can largely be attributed to governments maintaining welfare expenditures beyond what tax revenues allow. But will these governments refrain from doing what is necessary for economic growth for fear of losing their electorate?

Publication Year: 2015
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Format: H
Weight (Gram): 307