Administration Quote by Ludwig von Mises
“In many fields of the administration of interventionist measures, favoritism simply cannot be avoided.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Human Action, Ludwig von Mises, 1949
Favoritism is inevitable in many interventionist bureaucracies, undermining fairness and efficiency.
In simple terms: Favoritism can't be avoided in many admin policies.
Key Takeaway
Accept bias and design safeguards.
Themes
politics
bureaucracy
ethics
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- government programs
- regulatory agencies
- public procurement
- policy implementation
Key Concepts
public choice
principal-agent problem
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions detect hidden favoritism?
- What checks reduce its impact?
A Different Perspective
Even with safeguards, hidden favoritism can persist.
