First published in the United States of America 1985 by Holmes & Meier Publishers, Inc. 30 Irving Place New York, N.Y. 10003 Great Britain: Hillview House One Hallswelle Parade London NW11 ODL, England Copyright © 1985 by Holmes & Meier Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved Book design by Ellen Foos LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING IN PUBLICATION DATA Main entry under title: Political economy in western democracies. Includes bibliographies and index. 1. Economics—Political aspects—Addresses, essays, lectures. 2. Economic policy—Addresses, essays, lectures. 3. Welfare state—Addresses, essays, lectures. I. Vig, Norman J. II. Schier, Steven E. HB73.P625 1985 338.9 84-25320 ISBN 0-8419-0989-X ISBN 0-8419-0990-3 (pbk.) Manufactured in the United States of America |