1 March 2010
The two economists: big government, small government
The global economic crisis demanded a greater role for governments, and meant large deficits.
Indeed the Economist magazine recently complained 'big government was back with a vengeance'.
Today, Oliver Hartwich argues it's now time for governments to wind back or risk more economic crisis. David Hetherington says it's not about the size of government but how effectively it's managing the economy. Large deficits were inevitable.
He says people in Australia don't much care about big or small -- they want better government.
Guests
Oliver Hartwich
Research Fellow, Centre for Independent Studies
David Hetherington
Executive Director, Per Capita
Further Information
Centre for Independent Studies
Presenter
Richard Aedy
Story Researcher and Producer
Amanda Armstrong
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