<blockquote>But see, here’s the thing. In a modern democracy, there’s no group with more political clout than “parents who can afford to hire nannies.”

And most parents, we must be sure, care very deeply about the safety and quality of the childcare their children receive.

So<strong> if anyone actually believed that occupational licensing ensures safety and raises quality, we would have occupational licensing rules for nannies.</strong></blockquote>
via <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/pascalemmanuelgobry/2013/08/15/what-my-nanny-taught-me-about-free-markets-occupational-licensing-is-a-sham/">What My Nanny Taught Me About Free Markets: Occupational Licensing Is A Sham - Forbes</a>.