Designed both as a stand-alone guide for curious readers and a classroom companion for undergraduate courses, this updated edition of Beyond Politics is a provocative introduction to public choice economics. Challenging the familiar assumption that government intervention is the natural solution to “market failure,” Randy Simmons—professor of economics, entrepreneur, and Director of the Center on Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University—and Diana W. Thomas—professor of Economics, co-editor of the prestigious The Independent Review journal—blend engaging stories, historical examples, and accessible analysis to show how political and economic systems really function.