The effect of the corporation, under the prevailing policy…
“The effect of the corporation, under the prevailing policy of the free, go-as-you-please method of organization and management, has been to drive the bulk of our people, other than farmers, out of property ownership; and, if allowed to go on as present, it will keep them out... The paramount problem is not how to stop the growth of property, and the building up of wealth, but how to manage it so that every species of property, like a healthy growing tree will spread its roots deeply and widely in the soil of a popular proprietorship.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Corporate policies push people away from owning property; the goal should be to manage property so it spreads like a healthy tree, fostering widespread ownership.
In simple terms: Corporate systems limit ownership; manage property for broad benefit.
Key Takeaway
Promote equitable property distribution.
Themes
economics
property rights
social equity
Mood
analytical
optimistic
Type
policy
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- community development
- agricultural policy
- housing initiatives
Key Concepts
wealth concentration
land reform
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policy encourage shared ownership?
- What mechanisms ensure sustainable property distribution?
A Different Perspective
Implementation faces political and market resistance.