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A key issue to remember in debating the role of government in an economic system is to distinguish between scale and scope. Much of the debate over “big government” focuses on the issue of scale—government spending as a percentage of gross domestic product. But in debating the impact of dirigisme, it may be more appropriate to focus on the issue of scope—the extent of activities the public sector attempts to control in economic decision making. A “[[big government]]” that permits a wide range of economic freedom would be less cumbersome on economic life than a “[[small government]]” that tries to control prices in every sector. The lack of economic freedom, not the size of government, causes the decline in economic growth in nations.<ref>[https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences-and-law/sociology-and-social-reform/sociology-general-terms-and-concepts/dirigisme Dirigisme], Encyclopedia.com</ref>}}
A key issue to remember in debating the role of government in an economic system is to distinguish between scale and scope. Much of the debate over “big government” focuses on the issue of scale—government spending as a percentage of gross domestic product. But in debating the impact of dirigisme, it may be more appropriate to focus on the issue of scope—the extent of activities the public sector attempts to control in economic decision making. A “[[big government]]” that permits a wide range of economic freedom would be less cumbersome on economic life than a “[[small government]]” that tries to control prices in every sector. The lack of economic freedom, not the size of government, causes the decline in economic growth in nations.<ref>[https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences-and-law/sociology-and-social-reform/sociology-general-terms-and-concepts/dirigisme Dirigisme], Encyclopedia.com</ref>}}
== Big government ==
Big Government refers to a government that is excessively influential in the everyday lives of citizens, often due to its far-reaching agencies.
[[Ronald Reagan]] advocated a position that the government was too big, and [[Small government|smaller government]] would serve the people better in contrast to the [[left wing]] approach which has an emphasis on big government. [[Conservative]]s, as well as [[Libertarianism|libertarians]], believe in smaller and more effective government, as well as the principles of [[self-governance]] and [[subsidiarity]]. A strong correlation exists between big government and low economic growth,<ref>Carr, Douglas (May 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/445925-size-matters-the-case-for-small-government Size matters: The case for small government]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 30, 2019.</ref> and big government is costly to citizens.<ref>Michel, Adam (June 18, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/449145-big-government-costs-the-little-guy Big government costs the little guy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 18, 2019.</ref>
[[Pat Buchanan]] wrote: '''The mammoth government we have today is a result of politicians rushing to solve "crises" by creating and empowering new federal agencies.'''<ref>http://www.worldnetdaily.com/staticarticles/article58279.html</ref>
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