Business Quote by Lina Khan
“Even when services are good for consumers, they can hurt a whole set of other interests - be it workers, be it business formation, be it democracy at large.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Antitrust Workshop, 2020
Consumer‑friendly services can unintentionally harm workers, new businesses, and democratic processes, showing the need for balanced regulation.
In simple terms: Good services may harm other interests.
Consider broader impacts of policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- business strategy
- consumer advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can protect workers while keeping services consumer‑friendly?
- How can regulators assess democratic impacts?
Balancing consumer benefits with systemic health is complex.