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Abstract: This text on public economics covers the core topics of market failure and taxation as well as recent developments in both policy and the academic literature. It is unique not only in its broad scope but in its balance between public finance and public choice and its combination of theory and relevant empirical evidence. The book covers the theory and methodology of public economics; presents a historical and theoretical overview of the public sector; and discusses such topics as depa ...; [Read more...] This text on public economics covers the core topics of market failure and taxation as well as recent developments in both policy and the academic literature. It is unique not only in its broad scope but in its balance between public finance and public choice and its combination of theory and relevant empirical evidence. The book covers the theory and methodology of public economics; presents a historical and theoretical overview of the public sector; and discusses such topics as departures from efficiency (including imperfect competition and asymmetric information), issues in political economy, equity, taxation, fiscal federalism, and tax competition among independent jurisdictions.

Abstract: The solutions manual for all the 582 exercises in the second edition of "Intermediate public economics" (http://sbnlo2.cilea.it/bw5ne2/opac.aspx?WEB=ISFL&IDS=20765) offers students an opportunity to practice using the analytical tools of public economics at intermediate and more advanced levels.