As the first anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, it's worth considering how the war on terrorism has changed the relationship between business and government. After all, at least 85% of the nation's infrastructure―ports, bridges, office buildings, hospitals, telecommunications systems, and energy grids―is in private hands. Now as never before, the U.S. will be forced to protect those assets against a foreign enemy. This challenge will require a level of public-private cooperation not seen for decades―and it could reverse the momentum of the 1980s and '90s toward freer markets and smaller, more hands-off government. Should we worry about this shift?
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