Government Failure Is Baked In.

The article presents the author's views on the U.S. government failure in handling health issues with reference to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) mishandling of dangerous strains of anthrax and bird flu. He opines that persistent failure is created due to twin problems of poor incentives and limited knowledge. He comments that to promote safety and quality, occupational licensing is sold to the public as common-sense regulation.