New York State Government and Politics in a Nutshell: A Citizen's Primer
By Robert N. Wells Jr., Munsil Professor of Government Emeritus

New York State Government and Politics in a Nutshell:  A Citizen's Primer is a book about contemporary New York state and local government, its institutions, political parties, the voters and the state's political economy.  New York ranks third among the states in population and third in economic productivity but its competitive edge in the country is challenged by high taxes and large budgets.  Subsequent to the examination of the state's institutions and political process I have proposed in the concluding chapter eleven key recommendations for political change which would improve government performance and public accountability.  This text is suitable for high school civics and government classes, college level courses in state government, and the general public.

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