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== Big government ==

== 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.

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>

[[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>

[[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>

== Books ==

== Books ==