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An Irish-style banana republic
Originally published 29 Apr 2008 in
The Jerusalem Post
It must be either naivete or cynicism that allows “Israel 2028” recommend a reform that will make government a larger and a more efficient instrument for economic growth.
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Israel’s No-Win Strategy
Originally published 8 Mar 2008 in
The Wall Street Journal
Israeli politicians are preoccupied with political machinations designed to buy support from powerful interest groups by distributing government largesse. This causes not only the factionalization of politics and growing corruption, but consumes time and energy that leadership should use to address life and death issues.
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Dangerous infatuation
Originally published 20 Feb 2008 in
The Jerusalem Post
Government can no more control powerful economic forces than it can the rise and fall of tides. To effectively fulfill its nightwatchman role—to protect us from internal and external violence and to enforce contracts—government must be kept limited.
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A healthy dose of skepticism
Originally published 19 Sep 2007 in
The Jerusalem Post
If, in the wake of the Second Lebanon War, there is a silver lining in the political cloud enveloping us, it is that people have learned not to blindly trust the government or its politicians. There is hope that the phenomenal performance of the economy will finally make Israelis realize the crucial role it plays in their lives. Once this is internalized, they may vote next time, not for another Mr. Security father figure, but for those who will continue vital reforms that will have a dramatic effects on public and private life.
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One on One: Market values
Originally published 29 Mar 2007 in
The Jerusalem Post
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Daniel Doron, ICSEP President
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ICSEP President Daniel Doron is interviewed by fellow Jerusalem Post contributor Ruthie Blum. One quip: “The wages of labor are a function of supply and demand, not of the size of the mustache of a union leader.”
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