Griffiths concludes that when society attempts to pre-determine the winners, individual liberty is eroded. 4 Instead of trying to achieve fairness, policymakers should focus on ensuring that justice prevails. In Griffith's view, government accomplishes this by ensuring that no one is denied the opportunity to play the game. Lack of trust in any relationship creates problems. Many studies by management scholars have proven that organizational effectiveness is maximized when managers demonstrate trust in employees' abilities and prioritize relationships in the organization.
Antitrust regulation is like the stick applied to the economy.
The long-term results of the stick will be a bruised economy, comprised of organizations that sacrifice consumer welfare for retaliation against policies and policy makers. But, consumer welfare is often subjugated to producers' interests. Microsoft stands accused of predatory pricing because it does not charge for its browser, Internet Explorer. As a consumer, I do not feel injured by getting a quality product at no cost to me. Hence, in some situations, organizations are rewarded for inefficiencies and penalized for excellence.