Characteristics Quote by Lionel Robbins, Baron Robbins

Economics brings into view that conflict of choice is one of the permanent characteristics of human existence.

— Lionel Robbins, Baron Robbins

“The result is one of the greatest paradoxes of modern history: that an economic system designed to offer infinite choice to the individual has…

— Niall Ferguson

Every choice one makes either expands or contracts the area in which he can make and implement future decisions. When one makes a choice,…

— Marion G. Romney

...Choice in every form is conflict. Contradiction is inevitable in choice; this contradiction, inner and outer breeds confusion and misery.

— Jiddu Krishnamurti

That human beings seek their own well-being and that of those close to them is not an especially provocative discovery. What is important is…

— Thomas Woods

I think when we make choices—for each choice is individual of the choices we have made before—we must examine not only our reasons for…

— Cassandra Clare

We make choices every single day of our lives and those choices mean we must give up something in exchange for another. In economics…

— Trish Regan

The factor that frequently determines whether people are going to make a particular choice is not the factor that counsels wisely or the one…

— Robert Cialdini

In every aspect of life, including the economic dimension, we are always challenged to do the right thing. In many cases in the market…

— Lee R. Raymond

Choice is illusion, same as happiness and freedom.

— Carolyn Crane

“A decision is the product of choosing, and an ability to choose is what makes us human.”

— A.A. Alebraheem

Free choice - a small selection between pre-established necessities.

— Herbert Marcuse