Favors Quote by Milton Friedman
“One of the reasons that I am in favor of less government is because when you have more government, industrialists take it over.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Capitalism and Freedom, 1962
More government invites industrial control, reducing individual liberty and market efficiency.
In simple terms: More government lets industrialists dominate.
Limit government power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- business regulation
- public sector reform
- citizen activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does government size affect industrial power?
- Can regulation coexist with freedom?
Government can also provide essential services and protections.