The article advocates for educational freedom, arguing that rigid public school models fail to meet the diverse needs of modern families. It highlights alternative learning centers, such as Tranquil Teachings, which offer highly flexible, personalized curricula that integrate academics, arts, agriculture, and civic education. This model emphasizes community building and holistic development, prioritizing parental choice over standardized mandates. For policy, the findings suggest a strategic shift toward expanding school choice and protecting decentralized, community-driven educational environments, rather than relying on centralized, standardized state systems.
Freeing Workers to Work: The Case for Removing Occupational Licensing Barriers
English Summary
The article argues that occupational licensing barriers are counterproductive, restricting worker mobility and overall economic efficiency rather than ensuring quality. Contrary to common belief, evidence suggests that countries with high rates of licensing tend to exhibit lower per capita output, larger informal economies, and weaker governance indicators like rule of law. Policymakers should therefore consider reducing or eliminating unnecessary licenses, as this measure could boost labor supply, improve economic performance, and enhance overall regulatory quality.
中文摘要
本文論述職業執照壁壘是反效果的，其作用並非確保品質，反而限制了勞工流動性及整體經濟效率。與普遍認知相反，證據顯示，那些擁有高比例執照國家往往呈現較低的每人產出、更大的非正式經濟體系，以及法治等治理指標偏弱的現象。因此，政策制定者應考慮減少或取消不必要的執照規定，因為此舉不僅能提升勞動力供給，改善經濟表現，更有助於提高整體監管品質。
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