Redistribution Quotes

52 Redistribution quotes by 45 unique authors

The need for de-development presents our economists with a major challenge. They must design a stable, low-consumption economy in which there is a much more… — John Holdren
A safety net for the poor indeed requires some level of income redistribution. — Ari Fleischer
History has shown that a government's redistribution of shrinking wealth, in preference to a private sector's creation of new sources of it, can prove more… — Victor Davis Hanson
Most arguments for instituting or raising a minimum wage are based on fairness and redistribution. Even if workers are getting a competitive wage, many of… — Christina Romer
.......the poor of the world cannot be made rich by redistribution of wealth. Poverty can't be eliminated by punishing people who've escaped poverty, taking their… — P.J. O'Rourke
But what sets Europe apart is we insist on a social model that consists of solidarity, equal opportunity and a certain amount of redistribution. — Helle Thorning-Schmidt
For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods. — Jane Byrne
I clearly believe a lot more than some of my coalition colleagues - Tories - in redistribution and using the tax system for that purpose.… — Vince Cable
Unequal group rights, the politics of redistribution and a Constitution whose meaning varies with changeable coalitions are a recipe for civil war. — Paul Craig Roberts
I vote Democrat because I believe that businesses should not be allowed to make profits for themselves. They need to break even and give the… — David Letterman
Aggression and forced redistribution of wealth has nothing to do with the teachings of the world's great religions. — Ron Paul
Are we interested in treating the symptoms of poverty and economic stagnation through income redistribution and class warfare, or do we want to go at… — Paul Ryan
Disasters redistribute money from taxpayers to construction workers, from insurance companies to homeowners, and even from those who once lived in the destroyed city to… — James Surowiecki
The basic confrontation which seemed to be colonialism versus anti-colonialism, indeed capitalism versus socialism, is already losing its importance. What matters today, the issue which… — Frantz Fanon
Once you realize that trickle-down economics does not work, you will see the excessive tax cuts for the rick as what they are -- a… — Ha-Joon Chang
But how,” said Charles, who was close to tears, “how can you possibly justify cold-blooded murder?’ Henry lit a cigarette. “I prefer to think of… — Donna Tartt
We must recognize that we can't solve our problems now until there is a radical redistribution of economic and political power.... a radical restructuring of… — Martin Luther King, Jr.
We have depended on government for so much for so long that we as people have become less vigilant of our liberties. As long as… — Ron Paul
The tactics of Saul Alinsky and Barack Obama are geared toward wealth redistribution. — Monica Crowley
We citizens of the affluent countries tend to discuss our obligations toward the distant needy mainly in terms of donations and transfers, assistance and redistribution:… — Thomas Pogge
Food redistribution is one of the best win-win solutions for food waste avoidance. Food companies can often save money by donating food rather than paying… — Tristram Stuart
Food redistribution is economically sensible, ecologically pressing, and socially responsible; it is high time food corporations woke up to it and governments started funding the… — Tristram Stuart
Socialism is about claims of justice, and it is also about money: about wealth, income, physical and financial capital. It is an ideology based on… — Virginia Postrel
Redistribution of wealth would require enormous amounts of investment. The only time an elite has accepted this has been during crises, such as in America… — Susan George
To Republicans, I humbly suggest that we make it possible for Democrats to give up their quest for redistribution of income and wealth by our… — Jack Kemp

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