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“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.” quote by Elizabeth Janeway
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“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.”

Elizabeth Janeway

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how financial metaphors shape power structures.

Themes

power economics society finance capitalism

Mood

critical analytical

Type

sociopolitical critical

When to use this quote

  • political campaigns
  • corporate governance
  • activist movements
  • policy making

Key Concepts

financialization social hierarchy resource allocation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does viewing power as a commodity affect accountability?
  • Can power be exercised without financial framing?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may oversimplify non‑economic forms of influence.

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