Government regulation fails society due to self-interest and lack of knowledge.
The article discusses how government regulations are often based on flawed assumptions of benevolence and omniscience, leading to inefficiencies and unintended consequences. It argues that both the interest problem and knowledge problem should be considered when evaluating the impact of regulations on markets and society. By integrating Austrian economics and public-choice analysis, a more comprehensive model can be developed to understand the relationships between regulations, property rights, and market behavior.