Law and order
Irrespective of the political system, there is general agreement that the safety and security of people are the responsibility of governments. Academics and practitioners alike regard security of people as a public (good) service which cannot be provided efficiently by the market. Not everyone would be able to buy security services. More importantly, not everyone would need to buy such security services since non-paying persons could benefit from the protection just as much as those who pay. The task is therefore left to governments to deliver the service as best as they can. The responsibility of protecting and
