Because education is generally a state-controlled monopoly in the mixed economy (cf. pp. 4.11:129-32), its administrators are by definition political officials, while even low-level teachers are government employees, with a short-term vested interest in upholding the power of their employer in general and their monopoly status in particular. Consequently, the monopoly tends to instill collectivist values, to propagate outdated views of capitalism in social-studies classes, and to repress ideas of individualism and private property. In lieu of virtues such as independence and self-reliance, altruistic beliefs and maxims are inculcated at an early age:

"The majority is always right."
"Always think of others before yourself."
"The most important things are teamwork, school spirit, and learning to cooperate with your peers."

The pressure to conform to politically correct ideas extends to colleges and universities as well, including not only state-run schools but also private schools, almost all of whom compete for government grants or serve students who are dependent on government subsidies such as interest-free loans.

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