Science, Technology, and Government

In this previously unpublished manuscript from the Rothbard Archives, Murray Rothbard argues against the proponents of big government in the realm of research and development. He contends that decisions regarding funding and support for scientific advancements should be made by free markets rather than through government intervention. Rothbard asserts that a truly innovative scientific landscape thrives best when unencumbered by bureaucratic control, challenging the claims made by centralizers about the necessity of government involvement in R&D.