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Yeah, the issue with the idea of the market sorting out public servants is that schools, police departments, fire departments and other public agencies can not
by solidsnack9000 8y ago
Yeah, the issue with the idea of the market sorting out public servants is that schools, police departments, fire departments and other public agencies can not simply charge what the market will bear to raise revenue for higher salaries. They don't have control over their revenue stream and that is by design, because their incentives can be quite difficult to manage.
- nradov 8y agoTeachers at least can control the revenue stream fairly effectively by going out on strike next time their contract is up for renegotiation. If the schools shut down then local governments will find a way to raise the funds. Unfortunately that hurts the students but the only way to effect real change is to force the issue.
- vkou 8y agoUnfortunately, striking as a public servant is a double-edged sword. Specifically, back-to-work legislature can force you back on the job, with no new contract.
- solidsnack9000 8y agoThat's not a very direct way to control revenue. What they can't do, is post higher prices. The kind of teachers who have control over revenue are private school teachers, ballet teachers, music teachers, teachers at cram schools.