Attitude Quote by Rob Simmons
“My opponents attitude is, 'If it moves, tax it, if it keeps moving, regulate it and when it stops, subsidize it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Economic Policy, 2015
The quote critiques a simplistic, reactive approach to regulation that treats any change as a problem to be taxed, controlled, or supported without strategic analysis.
In simple terms: Regulating everything without strategy is flawed.
Key Takeaway
Adopt nuanced, evidence‑based policy.
Themes
regulation
economics
policy
strategy
critique
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
economic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- business planning
- public advocacy
- academic research
Key Concepts
market dynamics
government intervention
policy design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policymakers differentiate between necessary and unnecessary intervention?
- What criteria should guide when to subsidize versus regulate?
A Different Perspective
Overly broad regulation can stifle innovation and waste resources.
