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Corruption Quote by Arundhati Roy

“Stable markets, unstable world. Efficiency. Everybody hears about it. It's enough to make you want to be pro-inefficiency and pro-corruption.” quote by Arundhati Roy
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“Stable markets, unstable world. Efficiency. Everybody hears about it. It's enough to make you want to be pro-inefficiency and pro-corruption.”

Arundhati Roy

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public lecture on economic policy, 2015

The quote critiques how stable financial markets can mask global instability, prompting cynicism toward efficiency and fostering corrupt attitudes.

In simple terms: Stable markets hide world problems, leading to distrust of efficiency.

Key Takeaway

Question efficiency, resist corruption.

Themes

economics politics ethics trust corruption

Mood

skeptical critical concerned

Type

analytical political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy analysis
  • activism
  • academic discussion
  • media commentary

Key Concepts

market stability global instability efficiency critique corruption incentives

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does market stability affect perceptions of global risk?
  • What safeguards can prevent efficiency from becoming a cover for corruption?
A Different Perspective

Efficiency alone cannot solve systemic issues; moral vigilance needed.

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