By BVN -
Because markets cannot and do not think ahead, the United States needs a capacity to plan.  To build such a capacity, we must, first of all, overcome our taboo against planning.  Planning is inherently imperfect, but in the absence of planning, disaster is certain.


James K. Galbraith

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