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The Intelligence from The Economist

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Government Spending vs. Public Service Efficiency

This chapter explores the paradox of growing government size and spending juxtaposed with declining efficiency in public services in wealthy nations. It critically examines the political choices influencing entitlement spending over investment in essential services, drawing comparisons between different countries while emphasizing the importance of fiscal sustainability.

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