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Equality Quote by David Cay Johnston

“Equality works. Extreme inequality does not. Out of the grotesque opportunism that we’ve seen among owners of great wealth in the past ten years has come a colossal waste of financial capital and human energy.” quote by David Cay Johnston
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““Equality works. Extreme inequality does not. Out of the grotesque opportunism that we’ve seen among owners of great wealth in the past ten years has come a colossal waste of financial capital and human energy.””

David Cay Johnston

About This Quote

Equality functions well, but extreme inequality leads to wasteful exploitation of wealth and human effort.

In simple terms: Extreme inequality harms society and wastes resources.

Key Takeaway

Strive for balanced economic systems.

Themes

economics justice resource allocation

Mood

critical concerned

Type

analytical political

When to use this quote

  • government
  • business
  • activism

Key Concepts

social policy wealth distribution

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies can reduce extreme inequality?
  • How does waste manifest in unequal societies?
A Different Perspective

Addressing inequality can be politically contentious.

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