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“The aggregate economic effect of government is that it’s always getting larger”—states of flux
Also on the daily podcast: MacKenzie Scott’s revolutionary philanthropy and no beds for the unwed in Morocco
SOME FACTORS that drive relentless growth in state spending are eternal; some are getting stronger. Our correspondent outlines a big-government future. We examine how MacKenzie Scott, an accidental billionaire, is revolutionising big-money philanthropy. And Moroccan hoteliers rail against a law that forbids beds for the unwed. Runtime: 22 min
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