I can recommend "Seeing like a State" for more information about this. I don't think they are. But I also don't think you can make sweeping generalizations abo

I can recommend "Seeing like a State" for more information about this. I don't think they are. But I also don't think you can make sweeping generalizations about these things - they are statistical phenomenons, governed by a myriad of interactions. You'll find some things work better in a system that statistically would predict a worse outcome. Unless you close your eyes for ideological reasons and pretend they don't exist. :)