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Veblen was an institutionalist, sometimes seen as the father of this approach. American institutionalism is somewhat similar to the German (Prussian) historical school. Veblen took a anthropological or sociological approach to economics. He also looked into power relations and vested interest. I agree...
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Welcome to the forum Sam and thanks for the interesting thread. [quote user="Sam"]The following are ideas I have read about, rather than my position. I do think they merit consideration, but I haven't reached a conclusion yet. (I just thought I'd clear that up so I don't get labelled...
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[quote user="Brainpolice"]No it does not. [/quote] No it does, or rather as I have written it may : "...Being of some nation etc. may imply certain duties, rights and norms as well..." [quote user="Brainpolice"]It only does if we assume a false premise, I.E. legitimacy....
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[quote user="jsh"] A small government advocate is still a statist. If a small government is justified, so is a big government. [/quote] That would depend on what someone considers justified. There can be gradual differences between types of governments and they way they are intruding in the...
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[quote user="csullivan"]While I do understand the anti-voting folks--and often live by that same rule--I think that to completely write off voting is troublesome . While the system itself is bad, do we not have some moral obligation to try to fix it IF (and only if) a serious possibility of...
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What are they? Another thread mentioned anarchocapitalism, there are others as well... Minimal state - limited to law enforcement Extention to public goods i.e. roads, infrastructure and certain services Bureaucratic management of public, economic and even private life State controlling means of production...