Aug 11 2008
Video: “How Big Government Breeds Vice: Perverse Incentives of the Welfare State” by G. Stolyarov II | The Rational Argumentator
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How Big Government Breeds Vice:
Perverse Incentives of the Welfare State
G. Stolyarov II
Issue CLXIX - August 11, 2008
A new video presentation by Mr. Stolyarov is aimed at rendering his essay, “How Big Government Breeds Vice: Perverse Incentives of the Welfare State,” available in another medium and to a broader audience. This video discusses how even a perfectly well-intentioned government engaging in “social welfare” programs will make large numbers of people far less virtuous in their conduct than they would have been in a world of solely private charity. This presentation provides an in-depth argument for why even sincere efforts to uplift people from poverty by means of government aid will end up accomplishing the opposite effect and producing generations of unproductive, irresponsible dependents.
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G. Stolyarov II is a science fiction novelist, independent philosophical essayist, poet, amateur mathematician, composer, contributor to Enter Stage Right, Le Quebecois Libre, Rebirth of Reason, and the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Senior Writer for The Liberal Institute, and Editor-in-Chief of The Rational Argumentator, a magazine championing the principles of reason, rights, and progress. Mr. Stolyarov’s works have been published on GrasstopsUSA.com. He also posts his articles on Helium.com and Associated Content to assist the spread of rational ideas. His newest science fiction novel is Eden against the Colossus. His latest non-fiction treatise is A Rational Cosmology. His most recent play is Implied Consent. You can also view his YouTube Videos. Mr. Stolyarov can be contacted at gennadystolyarovii@yahoo.com.
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G. Stolyarov II