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A government is a monopoly which is (in theory, at least) accountable to the people. Companies usually aren't, except as far as the lawmakers (accountable to th
by wizzwizz4 10mo ago
A government is a monopoly which is (in theory, at least) accountable to the people. Companies usually aren't, except as far as the lawmakers (accountable to the people) make laws explicitly restricting their behaviour.
- nephihaha 10mo agoIn theory, if a company has shareholders then it is accountable to them. But in reality, a small shareholder tends to get about as much say as an individual member of the public does with most government departments.