The Hidden Toll of Bureaucracy: When Government Drains Our Time The notion that government is a force for efficiency and convenience is a myth perpetuated by those who haven't had to navigate its complex systems.
In reality, the state's propensity for complexity and red tape imposes a significant time tax on citizens – not just the wealthy, but also the most vulnerable members of society.
Annie Lowrey's book, The Time Tax , sheds light on this phenomenon, highlighting the hours, days, and years lost to bureaucratic inefficiencies.