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What does it mean?
Governments do not learn from past mistakes, but individuals do.
In plain terms
People learn from experience, but governments often repeat errors.
What can you take from it?
Governments lag behind individuals in learning.

Where it applies

  • policy reform
  • political analysis
  • accountability

Putting it to work

  • track records
  • demand change
  • learn personally

Questions to consider

  • Has this policy been tried before?
  • Who benefits?

Another view

Some governments do adapt over time.

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