International Cooperation and Public Goods: Opportunities for the Western Alliance. (book reviews)

The application of public goods models to alliances represents more than a quarter-century's work. Starting from the original formulation by Mancur Olson and Richard Zeckhauser, a variety of tests, critiques, modifications, and extensions have been offered. At its best, the body of work provides an example of the scientific endeavor--cumulative research done on the basis of some generally agreed-upon agenda and issues. Boyer's book continues in this excellent tradition by broadening the scope of the discussion to include public goods beyond those directly relating to the security of ...