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Polis shows the clusters of opinion that exist and highlights statements that bridge them. This approach facilitates both consensus formation and a better understanding of the lines of division.

Libertarian paternalism is a relatively weak, soft, and nonintrusive type of paternalism, because choices are not blocked, fenced off, or significantly burdened.

Define clear group boundaries (to exclude parties who are not entitled). Match rules governing use of common goods to local needs and conditions. Ensure that those affected by the rules can participate in modifying the rules. Make sure the rule-making rights of community members are respected by outside authorities. Develop a system, carried out by

An ongoing useful role for governments is the creation of standardized units to make comparisons easier for consumers.

Indeed, I will argue that liberty in the broad sense requires judges and officials, when applying legal principles, to assert norms of reasonableness. Otherwise, self-interested people will use law to claim almost anything.

Generally, people make good choices in contexts in which they have lots of experience, good information, and prompt feedback—say,

any organization, public or private, that keeps track of information involving the behavior of individuals or households should generally make that data accessible to them.