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What does it mean?
He states that government overreach reduces efficiency and infringes on citizen responsibility.
In plain terms
Too much government control makes it less efficient and burdens citizens.
What can you take from it?
Limiting government scope can improve efficiency and personal freedom.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • civil liberties
  • public administration

Putting it to work

  • deregulation
  • privatization
  • fiscal reform

Questions to consider

  • Where is the line drawn?
  • What services are essential?

Another view

Some public goods require collective management.

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