另一种自负:对政府干预体制的文化思考

Another Kind of Conceit:A Cultural Perspective on Government Intervention

从文化角度看,导致政府干预型经济体制的思想原因有两个:其一是知识论的自负,即认为人类的科技工具能够解决经济发展的均衡和配置问题,从而取代市场;其二是人性论的自负,即认为人类具有超越自身弱点(自私自利等)的能力,由这种人组成的政府,可以通过直接干预(或计划)使社会经济高效运行。中外经济思想史的资料表明,第二种自负对政府干预体制的形成具有更深层的作用。认识第二种自负的理论缺陷和历史影响,对推进我国的整体性改革是有意义的。

From a cultural perspective, two ideological reasons account for the economic regime of government intervention ： one is conceit in knowledge theory, holding that scientific and technological tools of humanity can solve the problem of equilibrium and allocation in economic development, thus replacing market; the other is conceit in human nature theory, believing that humanity is able to overcome their weaknesses, like selfishness, and government formed by these people can accomplish efficient social and economic operation through direct intervention （ or planning）. History of economic thought at home and abroad indicates that the second kind of conceit has a deeper role in the formation of government intervention. Understanding the theoretical drawbacks and historical implications can help promote the overall reform in China.