Capitalism Quote by David Harvey
“Individual capitalists, in short, necessarily act in such a way as to de-stabilize capitalism.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Social Justice and the City, 1973
Capitalist competition can destabilize the system they rely on.
In simple terms: Competition can undermine capitalism.
Beware unintended consequences of self‑interest.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Business strategy
- policy making
- financial regulation
- market analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does competition benefit society?
- What safeguards prevent collapse?
Capitalism can self‑correct through regulation.