Decision Quote by Jose Manuel Barroso
“Decisions taken by the most democratic institutions in the world are very often wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Parliament Address, 2012
Democratic bodies often make poor choices despite broad participation.
In simple terms: Democracies can err.
Key Takeaway
Question decisions critically.
Themes
democracy
decisionmaking
politics
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy voting
- public opinion surveys
- legislative reforms
Key Concepts
collective rationality
institutional bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions improve decision quality?
- What safeguards reduce collective error?
A Different Perspective
Majority does not guarantee correctness.
