Because, it’s educational besides all other things. I mean, Gordon Tullock worked in the public sector, and whilst I’ve not heard him mention this (although, his coauthor Jim Buchanan alluded to it) I’m sure he’d admit that his work in the public sector gave him insights into what later became his pioneering work in rent seeking.
Giles, he knew he would not get the job, so he enjoyed what he could. And he already has plenty of experiencie with another branch of the state, which i shall not say respecting his privacy.
What is the goal?
Advancing the scholarship of liberty.
Maybe some jobs just aren’t for everyone. I mean, working in a brothel is educational… besides all other things.
So, he got the job, right?
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