Government is essentially a big computer that elicits from … - Harvey S. Rosen

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Government is essentially a big computer that elicits from citizens their preferences and uses this information to produce social decisions.

Harvey S. Rosen

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Harvey S. Rosen (born 29 March 1949, Chicago) is the John L. Weinberg Professor of Economics and Business Policy at Princeton University. His research focuses on public finance. He attended the University of Michigan for his undergraduate studies and Harvard University for graduate studies.

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Alternative Names: Harvey Sheldon Rosen • Rosen S. Harvey

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Government is essentially a big computer that elicits from citizens their preferences and uses this information to produce social decisions. - Harvey S. Rosen

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