Two values often at odds with each other--competition and
compassion--dominate New York's political culture. Since the
eighteenth century New York has been known for its economic
leadership and entrepreneurial opportunities. Its nickname, "the
Empire State," reflects the state's continuing role as a national
and international center of industry and commerce. Yet New York's
political culture, as Daniel J. Elazar has noted, is paradoxically
both individualistic and moralistic. Compassion is extended not
only toward those unable to compete in the marketplace but also
toward the numerous interest groups and institutions--labor,
business, nonprofit agencies--that depend on the state's largesse
for their own well-being. This distinctive political blend can
produce inconsistent yet complementary public policies, such as
providing tax incentives for economic development alongside liberal
Medicaid benefits.
In this excellent overview of New York politics, five distinguished
scholars explore the state's paradoxical political culture,
examining its local, regional, and national components through the
years.
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