Fact is, the tech boom of the '90s occurred far outside the orbit of government. From 1992 to 1998, the number of jobs in info-tech industries jumped by a third, to more than 5 million. And it all happened with little or no aid from the government. Don't get me wrong. Fiscal and industrial policy can help improve the nation's economic climate, but only at the margins.
Social policy can help the poor, but only at the margins as well.
Gore's manifesto lays out one view of how a compassionate government can help accomplish some important goals. But in the end, success or failure will depend on events that take place far from the White House. Bid on or offer business services Web design, logo design, computer consulting, and more. Business Week Online may receive a share of any fees you pay for services. The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. All rights reserved.