“Beyond Politics is a superb, thought-provoking and penetrating book, analyzing the real, as opposed to the presumed, effects of government regulation. This outstanding book deserves to be read by all serious students of government policy.”

– Sam Peltzman, Ralph and Dorothy Keller Distinguished Service Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Chicago

“Beyond Politics is a lively book that very effectively analyzes the very real phenomena of government failure. . . . The authors make a significant contribution by dealing informatively with the side of the matter that welfare economics tends to neglect and make a vigorous case for the view that government intervention in the workings of the market should never be taken lightly.”

– William J. Baumol, Director, C. V. Starr Center for Applied Economics, New York University

“Beyond Politics is a major contribution to informed comment. The book is so well written and the subject is so important and exciting that a great many people will find it very entertaining even if they do learn while reading it. We can welcome the book as a major step forward in understanding the dynamics of government and markets, and how both affect us all.”

– Gordon Tullock, University Professor Emeritus of Law and Economics and Distinguished Research Fellow, George Mason University

“Throughout the world, publics are looking for a new conception of government and its role. Happily, there is a whole new theory that fills the bill called ‘public choice,’ and which is clearly and persuasively presented in the excellent book, Beyond Politics.”

– Robert L. Bartley, Pulitzer Prize winner and late Editor, The Wall Street Journal

“Simmons make[s] a lucid case for a market economy and limited constitutional government. Beyond Politics is the most effective introduction to this topic that is now available.”

– William A. Niskanan, late Chairman Emeritus and Distinguished Senior Economist, Cato Institute; former Chairman, President’s Council of Economic Advisors

“Beyond Politics is a solid work in all respects. Truly a praiseworthy book, it is well written and carefully organized, providing a rich contrast between orthodox notions of democracy and the public choice alternative.”

– Richard E. Wagner, Hobart R. Harris Professor of Economics, George Mason University