http://disqus.com/people/f0b35a1af473f9b11714f2e03232a484/enWed, 16 May 2007 02:54:34 -0000http://beerdrinker.disqus.com/on_the_size_of_government/#comment-2580337Regulation promotes competition? What kind of nonsense is this? Regulation is always a form of interference, that is simply the nature of regulation. A more plausible (but still wrong) argument would be that regulation interferes with competition to induce a positive outcome for one competitor, and a less positive outcome for another.Rod MaingotMon, 14 May 2007 07:37:41 -0000http://beerdrinker.disqus.com/on_the_size_of_government/#comment-2580340I would encourage you to read von Mises, Hayek, and Rand. They make a compelling argument that monopolies form in mixed economies in relative proportion to state interference - especially subsidies. As long as companies can lobby the government for more regulations and “safety controls” to raise barriers to entry, monopolies will exist.Rod MaingotWed, 16 May 2007 02:54:34 -0000