Between Quote by Ivan Illich
“Once the Third World has become a mass market for the goods, products, and processes which are designed by the rich for themselves, the discrepancy between demand for these Western artifacts and the supply will increase indefinitely.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Deschooling Society, 1971
When the poor become consumers of wealthy-designed products, demand outpaces supply, widening inequality.
In simple terms: Rich-designed goods create endless demand, deepening gaps.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address systemic demand-supply imbalances.
Themes
inequality
consumerism
development
economics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
sociopolitical
economic
When to use this quote
- policy making
- NGO planning
- community development
- ethical design
Key Concepts
market dynamics
social stratification
globalization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can local innovation meet global demand?
- What policies can balance supply and demand?
A Different Perspective
Assumes demand will always rise, ignoring local capacity and cultural relevance.
