Casual observation of the last thirty years or so indicates that the role government plays in the lives of individuals has been increasing. Within the internal structure of government itself there are a number of reasons for this, but perhaps the overriding factor that has given way to this state of affairs is the fact that a large part of the public looks to government as the ultimate “problem-solver.” Political entrepreneurs have been quick to respond.
Hayek and Institutional Evolution
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Arnold, Roger A. “Hayek and Institutional Evolution.” Journal of Libertarian Studies 4, No.4 (1980): 341-352.
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