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The capital markets also tell us that we shouldn't invest in clean energy, or basic scientific research. I would hate to see what education would look like in some parts of the country if we let capital markets determine resource allocation. The point is there are certain things that the market simply cannot value correctly, but clearly do hold value to society. These are the types of things that government is well suited for.


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