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Centralization Proves Inadequate to Disaster Aid
Originally published in Journal of International Peace Operations
Nobel Laureate F.A. Hayek called central planning the “fatal conceit.” Hurricane Katrina demonstrated just how fatal this conceit can be. Central planning for natural disaster relief, just like in all other affairs, is destined to fail. Private sector activity, also as in all other affairs, provides the best chance of succeeding.
Nobel Laureate F.A. Hayek called central planning the “fatal conceit.” Hurricane Katrina demonstrated just how fatal this conceit can be. Central planning for natural disaster relief, just like in all other affairs, is destined to fail. Private sector activity, also as in all other affairs, provides the best chance of succeeding.
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