Believe Quote by George Leef
“The free market is constantly under attack from those who believe that they know how to make the world a better place with properly administered doses of state coercion.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion piece: Economic Policy Debate, 2015
The author argues that free markets are constantly threatened by those who favor heavy state intervention as a solution.
In simple terms: Free markets face opposition from interventionists.
Key Takeaway
Defend market freedom responsibly.
Themes
economics
politics
policy debate
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political science
- law
- business strategy
- activism
- public discourse
Key Concepts
free market
state coercion
regulation
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- When is state action justified?
- What are the costs of over‑regulation?
A Different Perspective
Intervention can address market failures.
