The market thrives on competition. And governments are inherent monopolies. By its nature, a government monopolizes certain powers within particular borders.

But now more than ever, governments must compete with each other for residents. The best and brightest have options. And they can bounce around to countless jurisdictions before they find the right fit.

The title of an article from TechCrunch summarizes the trend: Digital Nomads are Hiring and Firing Their Governments.