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Disgruntled in NY on Monday, August 10, 2009 10:38:30 AM
Arnold Kling says progressives believe:
1. Unfettered free markets nearly always produce sub-optimal outcomes.
2. When economists or other technocrats know how to use public policy (taxes, spending, regulation) to improve outcomes, they should be given the authority to do so.
3. Technocrats know how to improve outcomes in many areas.
4. Therefore, it would be wise to cede authority to technocrats in many areas.
5. Conservatives and libertarians disagree with (1) and (2)