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“The flaw in the statute is that in all its applications, it operates on a fundamentally mistaken premise that high solicitation costs are an accurate measure of fraud.” quote by Harry A. Blackmun
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“The flaw in the statute is that in all its applications, it operates on a fundamentally mistaken premise that high solicitation costs are an accurate measure of fraud.”

Harry A. Blackmun

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The law assumes high solicitation costs indicate fraud, a flawed premise.

In simple terms: Cost isn’t a reliable fraud indicator.

Key Takeaway

Question cost‑based fraud metrics.

Themes

law economics fraud

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

legal economic

When to use this quote

  • regulatory compliance
  • financial investigations
  • policy making

Key Concepts

cost analysis legal standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are there better fraud indicators?
  • How can law avoid mistaken premises?
A Different Perspective

Cost alone may not reflect fraud risk.

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