> state-directed economies have been an environmental catastrophe Yes, although that's primarily because the state had directed it towards industrialisation. C

> state-directed economies have been an environmental catastrophe Yes, although that's primarily because the state had directed it towards industrialisation. Centralised control would make large scale efforts towards any national goal easier to achieve. Carbon taxes are a great idea - Australia was ahead of the curve on that one until the right killed it once they gained power.