When governments are corrupt, irresponsible, incompetent, and shortsighted, it becomes easier to accept the idea that the world might be better off being completely ruled by markets. Markets are supposed to be more honest, more stable in their outcomes, more efficient, and more forward-looking. In a world rendered unpredictable by the vagaries of politics and … Read more
When governments are corrupt, irresponsible, incompetent, and shortsighted, it becomes easier to accept the idea that the world might be better off being completely ruled by markets. Markets are supposed to be more honest, more stable in their outcomes, more efficient, and more forward-looking. In a world rendered unpredictable by the vagaries of politics and … Read more
When she woke up from her long sleep the day after her 77th birthday, her eyes had the weariness of someone who had dreamt a lot but could remember nothing. “My mind is not clear,” she said blankly. “What day is it today?” It was the 18th. “And when did I enter the hospital?” On … Read more
I used to think of my TV program “Public Forum”, later “Public Life”, as a contribution to political literacy. When we launched the show in 1986, just after Edsa, our goal was simple. We would try to provide our viewers enough information and context to enable them to follow discussion of public issues, and to … Read more