Ballot Quote by Noreena Hertz
“If power lies more and more in the hands of corporations rather than governments, the most effective way to be political is not to cast one's vote at the ballot box, but to do so at the supermarket or at a shareholders' meeting. When provoked, corporations respond.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Corporate Power, Noreena Hertz, 2018
Political influence shifts to economic actions; consumer and shareholder activism can outweigh voting.
In simple terms: Power moves to corporations; act through buying and investing.
Key Takeaway
Use purchasing and investment choices to push political change.
Themes
politics
economics
activism
consumer power
Mood
critical
empowering
Type
call to action
analytical
When to use this quote
- shopping decisions
- shareholder meetings
- boycotts
- ethical investing
Key Concepts
shareholder activism
corporate accountability
economic leverage
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you leverage your spending for political goals?
- What risks exist in shareholder activism?
A Different Perspective
Corporate influence may limit individual impact without collective coordination.
