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... where there are serious externalities. Isn't this where government regulation is most suited?
by mshron 15y ago
... where there are serious externalities. Isn't this where government regulation is most suited?
- rhygar 15y agoWhat externalities? What material harm is caused by putting up a sign, beyond "I disapprove of it"?
- cmdrreiki 15y agoPoor aesthetics cause psychological harm through both distraction and pure ugliness. I shouldn't have to combat decades of scientific research on attention-stealing simply to maintain my train of thought as I walk down the street.
- rhygar 15y agoAdmit it - you have no evidence other than anecdotes to prove that signs cause material harm, and therefore externalities. This is government red tape that hurts the economy in that city.
- wr1472 15y ago> Admit it - you have no evidence other than anecdotes to prove that signs cause material harm Could you then show some evidence for the below quote? - > Basically, the economy in that city is worse off overall as a result, and there are fewer jobs to go around.