The case for big government." ... It is a profound task."
Govt is leading agent of change/progress/adaptation
Jeff Madrick. "The case for big government." October 22, 2009: "As economies grow larger, societies more populous, scientific and social knowledge deeper, and interconnections more complex, government grows as well—at least in societies that succeed. And when government works as it should, it is also typically the leading agent of change. As economies progress, societies learn more, and expectations rise, government's main purpose is to manage, foster, and adapt to this change. It is a profound task."