About Quote by Angus Deaton
“I do worry about a world in which the rich get to write the rules.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: World Bank Global Economic Forum, 2016
When wealth concentrates power over rule‑making, inequality deepens and democracy erodes.
In simple terms: Rich influence rules, harming fairness.
Address power imbalance in policy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- campaign finance reform
- public advocacy
- transparent legislation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who should regulate rule‑making?
- How to ensure inclusive governance?
Complex global systems resist simple fixes.