Government efficiency initiatives, such as Trump’s proposed commission led by Elon Musk, fail to address the historical shortcomings of federal programs, which often exacerbate societal issues rather than resolve them.
Government Inefficiency and Wealth Transfer
The federal government’s inefficiency is not accidental, but serves to transfer wealth and power to politicians, agencies, and the politically connected rich, rather than solving societal problems.
Despite massive spending on issues like poverty, education, and healthcare, these problems have worsened, indicating a catastrophic failure of government intervention.
Structural Issues in Government
Government inefficiency stems from being immune to economic losses, able to seize capital, operating without a price system, and having decision-makers protected from consequences.
Limitations of Proposed Solutions
The Trump-Musk efficiency commission is too limited in scope, focusing on improper payments while ignoring larger, ongoing government programs with catastrophic consequences.
Exposing Systemic Problems
While the proposed efficiency commission led by Elon Musk is productive in exposing waste, it is not a solution to the underlying problem of government inefficiency and wealth transfer to the political class.