Re: RE: Re: Systems of innovation

[Peter Dorman <dormanp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Interesting question.  I just got back from a conference in which I hung out
with mid-upper level policy-makers.  I get the sense that there is an acceptable
zone for economic policy from the vantage point of the "permanent government",
and that, for the most part, lobbying, bribery, etc. move decisions within that
zone.  In that respect economic policy is different from, say, enviro policy.

Peter

"Devine, James" wrote:

> >I think there is a perception in Washington that US-based firms have a
> durable technological advantage in both financial and nonfinancial services,
> and that any measure that increases their scope and market access is good
> national economic policy. <
>
> to what extent do our fearless leaders care about "good national economic
> policy"? I get the impression that everything is in terms of what's good for
> the most influential businesses, what fits with the ideology du jour
> (neoliberalism), and what won't cause a big public relations stink.
> Jim Devine