I. Historical Developments And The Growing Economic Role Of The State -- Introduction -- Government Role And Public Spending: Historical Background -- Hayek, Keynes, And The Economic Role Of The State -- From The Keynesian To The Supply-side Revolution -- Why The Normative And Positive Roles Of Governments Differ -- The Political Economy Of Fiscal Deficit Reductions -- The Theory Versus The Reality Of Fiscal Policy -- Ii. On The Growth Of Complexity In Policy -- Systemic Failure, Complexity, And Public Policies -- The Design Of Social Policy And Welfare Systems -- Complexity, Corruption, And Tax Evasion -- The Elusive Harmony Between Government And Market Roles -- Issues With The Current Uneven Income Distributions -- Complexity In Stabilization Policies -- Concluding Thoughts. Vito Tanzi. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Electronic Reproduction. Oxford Available Via World Wide Web.