John Carroll

Formerly an IT worker, John Carroll is now retired and makes his home in Texas. He is currently developing plans for what he calls “A Well-Tempered Federalism.”

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How Did the U.S. Government Become So Big?

12/11/2023 Mises Wire John Carroll

How big is the federal government? Two measures are the number of civilian employees (nearly two million) and the number of agencies (now exceeding 440). These numbers barely hint at their massive...

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