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Laws are cheap of passage, costly of enforcement. They do…

“Laws are cheap of passage, costly of enforcement. They do not execute themselves.” quote by Stephen Puleo
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““Laws are cheap of passage, costly of enforcement. They do not execute themselves.””

Stephen Puleo

About This Quote

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

Laws are easy to create but hard to enforce; they require active implementation to have effect.

In simple terms: Laws are cheap to make but costly to enforce.

Key Takeaway

Ensure enforcement mechanisms are in place.

Themes

law enforcement policy governance

Mood

critical analytical

Type

policy legal

When to use this quote

  • legislative drafting
  • regulatory compliance
  • public policy
  • corporate governance

Key Concepts

Legal theory implementation challenges

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we design laws that are both easy to enforce and effective?
  • What incentives improve compliance?
A Different Perspective

Enforcement costs can outweigh benefits, leading to ineffective laws.

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