William A. Niskanen

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William A. Niskanen was a prominent American economist and policy advisor, widely recognized for his contributions to public choice theory and his work on government and economic policies. He served as a member of the President's Council of Economic Advisers under President Ronald Reagan and was a co-founder of the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank. Niskanen's research and writings focused on the intersection of economics and political decision-making, emphasizing how government actions often lead to unintended consequences that can affect economic outcomes.

Throughout his career, Niskanen published numerous influential works, including "A Working Nation: Workers, Work, and Government in the New Economy" and "Autocratic, Democratic, and Optimal Government: Fiscal Choices and Economic Outcomes." His insights into the functioning of governments and their fiscal policies have shaped debates on economic governance and public policy. Niskanen's legacy endures through his extensive writings and the impact he made on both economics and political science.