Business Quote by Robert A. Dahl
“If democracy is justified in governing the state,then it must also be justified in governing economic enterprises, and to say that it is not justified in governing economic enterprises is to imply that it is not justified in governing the state.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Democracy and Its Critics, 1985
If democracy governs the state, it should also govern economic enterprises; otherwise inconsistency arises.
In simple terms: Democracy should apply equally to politics and economics.
Key Takeaway
Advocate democratic governance in all sectors.
Themes
democracy
politics
economics
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy-making
- corporate governance
- public debates
Key Concepts
social justice
governance theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Can economic democracy coexist with market efficiency?
- What mechanisms ensure fair economic governance?
A Different Perspective
Economic systems may resist democratic control.
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