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“I can't remember [of a good regulation]. Regulation of transport, regulation of agriculture — agriculture is a, zoning is z. You know, you go from a to z, they are all bad. There were so many studies, and the result was quite universal: The effects were bad” quote by Ronald Coase
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“I can't remember [of a good regulation]. Regulation of transport, regulation of agriculture — agriculture is a, zoning is z. You know, you go from a to z, they are all bad. There were so many studies, and the result was quite universal: The effects were bad”

Ronald Coase

About This Quote

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

He argues that regulations across sectors often produce universally negative effects, despite many studies.

In simple terms: Regulation tends to cause harm.

Key Takeaway

Question regulatory impact.

Themes

regulation policy inefficiency

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

analytical academic

When to use this quote

  • environmental policy
  • transport planning
  • agricultural law
  • urban zoning

Key Concepts

public economics institutional analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which regulations have clear benefits?
  • How to balance regulation and freedom?
A Different Perspective

Some regulations protect public health or safety.

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