Consumers Quote by Murray Rothbard
“Since 1933, New Deal farm policy has continued and expanded, pursuing its grisly logic at the expense of the nation's consumers, year in and year out, in Democrat or Republican regimes, in good times and in bad.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Commentary, 1970s, null
The New Deal’s farm policies have persisted across parties, harming consumers by prioritizing agricultural subsidies over market efficiency.
In simple terms: Farm policies hurt consumers over time.
Key Takeaway
Question policy impacts on consumers.
Themes
economics
policy
agriculture
government
consumer welfare
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- voter decision
- budget planning
- food pricing
- agricultural investment
- policy reform
Key Concepts
subsidies
market distortion
political economy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do subsidies affect food prices?
- What alternatives could protect consumers?
A Different Perspective
Policy persistence may be driven by entrenched interests, not consumer benefit.
