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Re: Libertarian theory and altruism (was: some incorrectly spelled thing not worth repeating
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Sat, 8 Jan 2000 04:31:39 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:

> Would things be different in a different system? What if it was more
> predictable what sort of regulations and taxes would be in place many
> years in the future? What if it officers were not shielded from personal
> liability for their decisions? What if we no longer had boom and bust
> business cycles? What if stockholders had real power to influence
> decisions instead of being powerless to evict boards of directors that
> didn't do what they wanted (2)? What if the labor market was so tight
> that any cluelessness would be harshly punished by a pretty rapid exodus
> of good staff, followed in turn by a stockholder revolt in which the
> officers were out on their ears?

Definately agreed on what would be nice - but although Libertarianism might
achieve this, I don't believe that it's the only way!

Richard



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  Re: Libertarian theory and altruism (was: some incorrectly spelled thing not worth repeating
 
Reordered things a bit... (...) So you agree that all of the below are laudable goals, then? Great. Let's talk more about what they mean and what sort of system would be needed to foster them. (...) No tax EVER and the common law (...) (27 years ago, 8-Jan-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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  Libertarian theory and altruism (was: some incorrectly spelled thing not worth repeating
 
(...) I'm glad that you agree with me that it's not altruism per se that is required. In turn, I agree with you on what IS required. Long term thinking. That seems to be in rather short (1) supply these days. Companies today in this particular mixed (...) (27 years ago, 8-Jan-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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