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“The number one goal of all business people is to control labor markets that is that they can get workers at the price that they want to get them at and in plenty of numbers. Labor would like to limit the number of workers and thereby raise the wages and the only way that they can do that is with…” quote by William Domhoff
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““The number one goal of all business people is to control labor markets that is that they can get workers at the price that they want to get them at and in plenty of numbers. Labor would like to limit the number of workers and thereby raise the wages and the only way that they can do that is with the help of government. That makes business men anti-government””

William Domhoff

About This Quote

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

Business leaders aim to control labor markets to secure cheap, abundant workers, making them appear anti‑government.

In simple terms: Business seeks cheap labor, seeming anti‑government.

Key Takeaway

Recognize power dynamics in labor control.

Themes

labor economics power government business strategy

Mood

critical analytical skeptical

Type

Business:1 Business people:1 Goals:0 Labor:1 Goal Business:0 Labor Markets:1 Control Labor:1 Numbers Labor:0

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • union negotiations
  • corporate strategy
  • economic analysis
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

market manipulation capitalist incentives political economy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does labor control affect workers?
  • What alternatives exist to market dominance?
A Different Perspective

Oversimplifies complex labor‑government relations.

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