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Competition Quote by Frank H. Easterbrook

“Every successful competitive practice has victims. The more successful a new method of making and distributing a product, the more victims, the deeper the victims' injury” quote by Frank H. Easterbrook
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“Every successful competitive practice has victims. The more successful a new method of making and distributing a product, the more victims, the deeper the victims' injury”

Frank H. Easterbrook

About This Quote

Source Article: Legal analysis on market disruption, 2005

Innovations that succeed often create unintended victims, deepening harm to those affected.

In simple terms: Progress can harm some people.

Key Takeaway

Consider collateral impact of new methods.

Themes

ethics innovation victimhood

Mood

critical analytical

Type

legal economic

When to use this quote

  • product launch
  • policy making
  • technology adoption
  • business strategy

Key Concepts

economics social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who are the hidden victims of this innovation?
  • How can we mitigate harm while advancing?
A Different Perspective

Balancing progress with protection is complex.

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