All the evils, abuses, and iniquities, popularly ascribed…
“All the evils, abuses, and iniquities, popularly ascribed to businessmen and to capitalism, were not caused by an unregulated economy or by a free market, but by government intervention into the economy.”
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Government interference, not free markets, creates many of the evils blamed on capitalism.
In simple terms: Government meddling causes problems.
Advocate for limited government in economics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- business ethics
- economic reforms
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should government play in markets?
- How do you balance regulation and freedom?
May oversimplify complex causes.