The problem with the common good is people define it for themselves. Value trade offs are hard and will likely have different results depending on where you are.
Couldn't you find a way to phase this that isn't so contorted: 'High-quality supply of all these things is blocked by too little government effectiveness'. Too little government effectiveness? How about ineffective government? Sounds a little better to my ear.
But it your point, it is quite wrong. Thereason I can't build a 10 story building on my small urban lot in Seattle is effective government intervention (zoning laws, building inspectors, effective and sadly uncorrupt urban planners). Our government is highly effective achieving the goals we set out for it.
The problem with the common good is people define it for themselves. Value trade offs are hard and will likely have different results depending on where you are.
Couldn't you find a way to phase this that isn't so contorted: 'High-quality supply of all these things is blocked by too little government effectiveness'. Too little government effectiveness? How about ineffective government? Sounds a little better to my ear.
But it your point, it is quite wrong. Thereason I can't build a 10 story building on my small urban lot in Seattle is effective government intervention (zoning laws, building inspectors, effective and sadly uncorrupt urban planners). Our government is highly effective achieving the goals we set out for it.
It just needs different goals.
Interesting and helpful, David-- thank you
Out of curiosity, do you know of an organization or network comparable to Abundant SF in greater Boston / eastern Massachusetts?