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I didn't say we have to evaluate the cost in any sort of vacuum of political power, the tools are here and the tools are perfectly capable of taking into accoun
by Weltan 13y ago
I didn't say we have to evaluate the cost in any sort of vacuum of political power, the tools are here and the tools are perfectly capable of taking into account government. In fact, the tools necessitate a governmental economic policy at this point. Government measurements often are independent measurements insofar as they are measurements done by an entity that has more neutral stake in the economic function of a nation than any constituent citizen, company or body corporate. Who is the neutral arbiter in a society without government? Added: Who else can require corporations/individuals to release correct/non-fraudulent financial data, and who else can hold them to account if they don't do so?
- oleganza 13y agoIn an experiment you not only measure, you also conduct an experiment. And in an economy every decision affects everyone to varying degree. Especially government's because only violent actors can reach those who would otherwise not be reachable. E.g. when I sell you my service, it does not greatly affect anyone except you. But when I start doing my service for you as a government agency, I suddenly affect everyone because I have to tax everyone and do that I have to create ten more agencies including IRS, police, SWAT etc.
- oleganza 13y ago"Who else can require corporations/individuals to release correct/non-fraudulent financial data" People will figure this out. And if they don't, who is to come with a gun and tell them how to live? In many cases it's not even needed. Who needs to know how much do you earn? Only those who confiscate from you.
- Weltan 13y agoThen where/how/why does this 'evaluation' you speak of happen?