Affects Quote by Dave Brat
“Everyone's for free markets except when it affects your own business.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Freedom Forum, 2018
People support free markets until personal profit is threatened, revealing hypocrisy.
In simple terms: Free markets are liked only when convenient.
Recognize and challenge self‑interest bias.
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Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- investment decisions
- personal finance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you defended a principle only when it benefits you?
- How can you stay consistent?
Idealism may ignore practical constraints.