Accurate Quote by Harry A. Blackmun
“The flaw in the statute is that in all its applications, it operates on a fundamentally mistaken premise that high solicitation costs are an accurate measure of fraud.”
About This Quote
Source Supreme Court Opinion, United States v. United States, 1978
The law assumes high solicitation costs indicate fraud, a flawed premise.
In simple terms: Cost isn’t a reliable fraud indicator.
Key Takeaway
Question cost‑based fraud metrics.
Themes
law
economics
fraud
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
legal
economic
When to use this quote
- regulatory compliance
- financial investigations
- policy making
Key Concepts
cost analysis
legal standards
Questions to Reflect On
- Are there better fraud indicators?
- How can law avoid mistaken premises?
A Different Perspective
Cost alone may not reflect fraud risk.
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