Depression Quote by Ludwig von Mises
“Depressions and mass unemployment are not caused by the free market but by government interference in the economy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Human Action, 1949
Economic problems stem from government interference, not from free market mechanisms.
In simple terms: Government meddling causes economic issues.
Limit state intervention.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- business planning
- employment strategies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much regulation is necessary?
- What are the limits of market self‑correction?
Free markets can also produce failures.