Assets Quote by Elizabeth Janeway
“The idea of power as a possession, whose asset can be banked and drawn on when needed, comes easy to a society whose rules grow out of the methods of finance capitalism.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Limits of Power, 2020
Power is treated like a financial asset, making it easy for societies built on finance capitalism to accumulate and use it as needed.
In simple terms: Power is seen as a bankable asset in finance‑driven societies.
Recognize how financial metaphors shape power structures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- corporate governance
- activist movements
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing power as a commodity affect accountability?
- Can power be exercised without financial framing?
The metaphor may oversimplify non‑economic forms of influence.