Also Quote by Janet Yellen
“While admirers of capitalism, we also to a certain extent believe it has limitations that require government intervention in markets to make them work.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic policy address, 2022
Capitalism works but needs regulation to correct market failures and protect public welfare.
In simple terms: Markets need rules to function fairly.
Key Takeaway
Support balanced regulation for healthy markets.
Themes
capitalism
government intervention
market failures
public welfare
economic policy
Mood
analytical
concerned
optimistic
Type
policy
economic
strategic
When to use this quote
- designing antitrust laws
- implementing social safety nets
- addressing externalities in finance
Key Concepts
neoclassical economics
public choice theory
regulatory economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What market failures are most urgent today?
- How can regulation be both effective and flexible?
A Different Perspective
Regulation can stifle innovation if overdone.
