Skip to content

Attention Quote by Amory Lovins

“In the model that we grew up with, governments rule physical territory in which national economies function, and strong economies support hegemonic military power. In the new model, already emerging under our noses, economic decisions don't pay much attention to national sovereignty in a world…” quote by Amory Lovins
Download Open image
“In the model that we grew up with, governments rule physical territory in which national economies function, and strong economies support hegemonic military power. In the new model, already emerging under our noses, economic decisions don't pay much attention to national sovereignty in a world where more than half of the one hundred or two hundred largest economic entities are not countries but companies.”

Amory Lovins

About This Quote

Economic power is shifting from nation‑states to multinational corporations, reducing the relevance of territorial sovereignty.

In simple terms: Big companies now dominate economies more than countries.

Key Takeaway

Adapt policies to global corporate influence.

Themes

economics politics globalization

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

policy strategic

When to use this quote

  • International trade negotiations
  • regulatory reforms
  • corporate governance
  • national budgeting

Key Concepts

sovereignty corporate power economic policy national security

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards can protect national interests?
  • How to balance corporate influence with democratic control?
A Different Perspective

Corporate interests may conflict with public welfare.

4.4 out of 5 (6 ratings)

More by Amory Lovins

Explore all 44 Amory Lovins quotes

More Attention quotes

Browse all 10,153 Attention quotes