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“The legacy of the New Del was, more than anything else, a matter of ideological change. Henceforth, nearly everyone would look to the federal government for solutions to problems great and small, real and imagined, personal as well as social.” quote by Robert Higgs
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“The legacy of the New Del was, more than anything else, a matter of ideological change. Henceforth, nearly everyone would look to the federal government for solutions to problems great and small, real and imagined, personal as well as social.”

Robert Higgs

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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 New Deal shifted ideology, making people look to the federal government for solutions to all problems, real or imagined.

In simple terms: New Deal created reliance on government for all problems.

Key Takeaway

Recognize government reliance shift.

Themes

politics government ideology policy history

Mood

analytical critical

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • Policy analysis
  • citizen activism
  • academic study

Key Concepts

Federalism collectivism public expectation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this shift affect individual agency?
  • What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective

May overlook private sector solutions; over‑centralization.

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