http://econlog.econlib.org/archives/2011/03/kinsley_on_budg.html
Zinni's article [on why it's absolutely necessary to keep government funding of the U.S. Institute of Peace] is a good example of a genre of literature we'll be seeing a lot of as the president and Congress grapple with the federal deficit (and each other): the special pleading. Whether it takes the form of an op-ed piece, a speech, a press release or an open letter to the president, there are certain familiar elements.
And those elements are well documented in this article about why everyone will ask for special treatment as budgets are cut, and not surprisingly, folks come up with reasons why they should keep the 'rent' they 'sought.' AKA, "hands off of my rent seeking success, I got it fair and square."
Zinni's article [on why it's absolutely necessary to keep government funding of the U.S. Institute of Peace] is a good example of a genre of literature we'll be seeing a lot of as the president and Congress grapple with the federal deficit (and each other): the special pleading. Whether it takes the form of an op-ed piece, a speech, a press release or an open letter to the president, there are certain familiar elements.
And those elements are well documented in this article about why everyone will ask for special treatment as budgets are cut, and not surprisingly, folks come up with reasons why they should keep the 'rent' they 'sought.' AKA, "hands off of my rent seeking success, I got it fair and square."
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