Believe Quote by Milton Friedman
“How can thinking people believe that a government that cannot deliver the mail can deliver gas better than Exxon, Mobil, Texaco, Gulf, and the rest?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Policy Remarks, 1995
Criticizes government's inefficiency by comparing mail delivery to energy sector performance
In simple terms: Government may be inefficient compared to private firms
Question government competence
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting decisions
- policy debates
- consumer choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports government superiority?
- How do regulatory constraints affect outcomes?
Private firms may also face challenges