Dealing with current issues such as social security and health care, “Public Economics” fifth edition demonstrates how public economic theory is relevant to the real-world context. Cross-references to and examples from countries making up the southern African region are made throughout the text in view of the increased interaction and economic cooperation between these countries. “Public Economics” fifth edition equips senior undergraduate and postgraduate students with basic analytical skills to demonstrate the application of these practical issues. – Taken from the back cover of “Public Economics”