Most economics isn't science- we lack the data. That doesn't mean that the best model is derived from families or businesses; the characteristics and objectives deviate too dramatically to support that claim.
The government is a facilitator of commerce. It's not built to make a profit. It doesn't have the trust circle of a family. It is fundamentally political by mandate and by nature. It couldn't be less common!
The government is a facilitator of commerce. It's not built to make a profit. It doesn't have the trust circle of a family. It is fundamentally political by mandate and by nature. It couldn't be less common!