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Conflict between economic freedom and community

Almost all of these governments are much larger than the neighborhood where people live. This raises a fundamental conflict between economic values and the values of local communities. Just because a business is legal, does not mean it is desired. An example is a massage parlor in a neighborhood with families with small children. Current organization places the economic freedom of the individual in direct conflict with communities values. Currently most neighborhood associations are in constant conflict with city hall over economic freedom versus the community issues. As long as transportation is very important for economic freedom, the promotion of the community is in conflict with economic freedom, especially if the community wants to restrict transportation.


norman@eco.utexas.edu
Thu Jun 8 16:37:44 CDT 1995