Under capitalism, there is a small role for government to play. It enforces quarantine (isolation) of verified infectious individuals, as allowing them to move around freely poses a threat to the individual rights of others, and it prosecutes and punishes offenders. And, if needed, as part of its role in maintaining a foreign policy, our government negotiates or demands access for U.S. companies and researchers to areas where pandemics may break out in the future. But with the continuous progress made towards stopping pandemics in their tracks, the government’s role gets even smaller over time.
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