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“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.” quote by Lina Khan
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“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.”

Lina Khan

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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.

Key Takeaway

Consider broader impacts of policies.

Themes

economics regulation democracy labor competition

Mood

critical analytical

Type

policy analysis theoretical

When to use this quote

  • policy drafting
  • business strategy
  • consumer advocacy

Key Concepts

externalities public interest policy trade‑offs

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards can protect workers while keeping services consumer‑friendly?
  • How can regulators assess democratic impacts?
A Different Perspective

Balancing consumer benefits with systemic health is complex.

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