Around the world Quote by Doreen Massey
“The problem with the finance sector is not that it has crashed (though that has done enormous damage around the world) but the damage that it did even in its pomp. It is for that reason that we must not go back to business as usual. Most of all it is imperative we reduce the dominance of finance. And that means economically, ideologically, and in terms of political voice.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture on financial reform, 2020
The finance sector’s influence causes lasting harm beyond crashes, so we must curb its economic, ideological, and political power.
In simple terms: Finance dominates and harms society; we need to reduce its power.
Key Takeaway
Limit finance’s dominance.
Themes
economics
politics
power
reform
inequality
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
analytical
call to action
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- academic research
- public debate
Key Concepts
financial dominance
systemic risk
political influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance financial innovation with societal health?
- What alternatives exist to current financial power structures?
A Different Perspective
Reducing finance’s role may slow growth or cause resistance.
