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Faster, Cheaper, Better Government: Derek Thompson on “Abundance”

The Political Orphanage

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Understanding State Capacity: Efficiency Over Size

This chapter explores the concept of state capacity, emphasizing the government's efficiency in executing goals. It contrasts successful programs with challenges in infrastructure, advocating for a nuanced analysis of government effectiveness beyond the simple big versus small government discourse.

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