Encouraging competition
Last week’s article considered two of the three components of the economics of unity. This week’s article will look at the third and final component, equity and efficiency in the allocation of resources by the state. This issue is no less challenging than the previous two of minimizing tension and maximizing diversity because it is often the source of much tension. Diversity in Guyana was being undermined by the unequal distribution of radio and TV licences and the restricted access to state media resources. As a result, the cultural diversity of the country is not spreading as wildly, as fast and as efficiently as it could. If Guyana is to manage its diversity successfully,