Capitalism Quote by Naomi Klein
““Under the neoliberal worldview, governments exist in order to create the optimal conditions for private interests to maximize their profits and wealth, based on the theory that the profits and economic growth that follow will benefit everyone in the trickle-down from the top - eventually.””
About This Quote
Source Book: This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein, 2015
Neoliberal policies prioritize profit over public good, assuming wealth trickles down, which often fails.
In simple terms: Profit‑first policies hurt many.
Question the profit‑first mindset.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- social welfare
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist for equitable growth?
- How does profit focus affect your community?
Assumes trickle‑down works universally.