The Road to Crony Capitalism, from Alston Mabry
A lagniappe on socialism vs capitalism:
"Why the U.S. Should Adopt the Nordic Approach to Private Roads"
Many view the United States as a free market capitalist state and Nordic countries such as Sweden and Finland as socialist due to their extensive welfare system. Yet, in the United States, most roads, highways, and other transportation infrastructure are publicly owned and operated. Meanwhile, the vast majority of roads in Sweden and Finland are operated by the private sector and maintained by local communities. Examining Sweden and Finland's public-private road model may give us insight into how private roads can operate in the United States.