An economist explores the concept of government failure in response to market failure, delving into the historical context and debates around government intervention during economic downturns to mitigate recessions.
Economics students are often taught that government should intervene when there is market failure. But what about government failure? Should we expect government intervention to outperform market outcomes? Listen as Duke University economist Michael Munger explores the history of how economists have thought about this dilemma and possible ways to find a third or even fourth option beyond government or markets.