The classic discussion is Plato's, The Republic, on the noble lie.
Alex
Alex Tabarrok
Chris Auld wrote:
Suppose that some behavior is affected by information provided by official
sources. Suppose further that by distorting or withholding information
the official may change behavior in a socially desirable manner (ignore
credibility issues). Should the official engage in such
Suppose that some behavior is affected by information provided by official
sources. Suppose further that by distorting or withholding information
the official may change behavior in a socially desirable manner (ignore
credibility issues). Should the official engage in such manipulations?
To
