What I have been talking about for many years is…
“What I have been talking about for many years is opportunity conservatism, that every policy should focus like a laser on easing the means of ascent up the economic ladder.”
About This Quote
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Policy should prioritize removing barriers to economic advancement, focusing on easing the path upward.
In simple terms: Make it easier to climb the economic ladder.
Target policies that lower entry barriers.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education reform
- small business support
- tax incentives
- housing assistance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers most hinder economic mobility?
- How can policies balance ease of ascent with fairness?
May overlook structural inequities that require more than easing ascent.