The Cost of Rights: Why Liberty Depends on Taxes

The simple insight that all legally enforceable rights cost money reminds us that freedom is not violated by a government that taxes and spends, but requires it--and requires a citizenry vigilant about how money is allocated. Drawing from these practical, commonsense notions, The Cost of Rights provides a useful corrective to the all-or-nothing feel of much political debate nowadays (The Economist).


About the Author
Holmes, Stephen: - Stephen Holmes teaches political science at Princeton University and New York University Law School.Sunstein, Cass R.: - Cass R. Sunstein teaches law and political science at the University of Chicago.