Access Quote by Arthur Levitt Jr
“But when that information travels only to a privileged few, when it is used to profit at the expense of the investing public, when that information comes by way of favored access rather than by acumen, insight or diligence, we must ask, 'Whose interest is really being served?'.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Statement on Financial Transparency, Arthur Levitt Jr, 2005
When privileged access to information benefits a few, it raises questions about whose interests are truly served.
In simple terms: Unequal information favors the powerful.
Key Takeaway
Demand fairness and transparency.
Themes
ethics
finance
information equity
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- stock market
- policy making
- corporate governance
- media reporting
Key Concepts
conflict of interest
public good
regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- Who benefits from exclusive information?
- What safeguards can protect the public?
A Different Perspective
Complex market dynamics can obscure true motives.
