Consequence Quote by Gary Johnson
“Government Picking Winners and Losers = Corruption. When government tries to pick winners and losers, the inevitable consequence is corruption. Yes, corruption. If not in a legal sense, certainly in a moral sense”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Statement, Gary Johnson, 2012
Attempting to designate successful enterprises leads to unethical behavior and unfair advantage.
In simple terms: Picking winners creates corruption.
Key Takeaway
Avoid government interference in markets.
Themes
corruption
government
economics
ethics
policy
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- investment choices
- public procurement
- policy design
Key Concepts
market failure
regulatory capture
moral hazard
political economy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure fair competition without government bias?
- What safeguards prevent moral corruption in policy?
A Different Perspective
Corruption can also arise from lack of transparency, not just overt favoritism.
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