Job Quote by Cass Sunstein
“If there's a regulation that's saving 10,000 lives and costing one job, it's worth it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Policy Remarks, 2020
Balancing public health benefits against economic costs is justified when lives saved far exceed job losses.
In simple terms: Saving many lives outweighs a single job loss.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize health over narrow economic concerns.
Themes
public health
economics
ethics
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
ethical
policy
When to use this quote
- government regulation
- healthcare policy
- employment decisions
- public debate
Key Concepts
cost‑benefit analysis
utilitarianism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we measure the value of a life versus a job?
- What safeguards ensure fair distribution of burdens?
A Different Perspective
May overlook long‑term economic impacts on communities.
