Big government Quote by John Moody
“As the contest proceeded, public interest increased and the entire country watched to see which company would win the big government subsidies through the mountains.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Crash, 1929 by John Kenneth Galbraith, 1955
Public fascination grows as competition intensifies, especially when large government funds are at stake, drawing nationwide attention.
In simple terms: People watch closely when big money is involved.
Key Takeaway
Observe how incentives shape public focus.
Themes
competition
public interest
government policy
media
economics
Mood
curious
analytical
informative
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- corporate bidding
- grant applications
- public referenda
Key Concepts
incentive structures
mass attention
political economy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do subsidies influence market behavior?
- What role does media play in shaping public perception?
A Different Perspective
Public interest may be fleeting once the prize is awarded.
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