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“If progressives were interested in mitigating inequality, they would support the dynamism of free markets to allow the merit of ideas, products and services to win the day rather than stifle companies and pick winners in the name of imagined 'progress.'” quote by David Harsanyi
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“If progressives were interested in mitigating inequality, they would support the dynamism of free markets to allow the merit of ideas, products and services to win the day rather than stifle companies and pick winners in the name of imagined 'progress.'”

David Harsanyi

About This Quote

Source Opinion Piece: Economic Freedom Today, 2023

True equality arises from free markets where ideas compete, not from state‑directed selection of winners.

In simple terms: Free markets foster merit and equality.

Key Takeaway

Support market competition.

Themes

equality free markets merit policy

Mood

analytical debate

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • business strategy
  • education reform

Key Concepts

competition innovation regulation progressivism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can markets be made fairer?
  • What role should government play in ensuring opportunity?
A Different Perspective

May ignore market failures and inequities.

2.8 out of 5 (10 ratings)

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