Cost Quote by John Warren Kindt
“While advocates of legalized gambling say it brings in revenues needed for education and other uses, it actually has led to higher taxes, loss of jobs, economic disruption of non-gambling businesses, increased crime and higher social-welfare costs”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public policy debate on gambling, United States, 2020
Legalized gambling is claimed to fund public services, but it often creates fiscal strain, job loss, business disruption, crime, and welfare costs.
In simple terms: Gambling can cause economic and social harms despite promised revenues.
Key Takeaway
Weigh costs against benefits before legalizing gambling.
Themes
economics
public policy
social impact
crime
employment
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- community planning
- law enforcement
- social services
Key Concepts
externalities
tax policy
social welfare
market distortion
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden costs should voters consider?
- How can policy mitigate gambling harms?
A Different Perspective
Benefits may be overstated and costs hidden.
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