Conservatism Quote by Roger Scruton
““The ease with which large producers can transfer their costs is the glaring abuse through which the market – otherwise one of the core values of conservatism – condemns itself.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Meaning of Conservatism, 1980
Large producers shift costs, exposing market’s moral inconsistency.
In simple terms: Producers pass costs, revealing market flaws.
Key Takeaway
Question cost‑shifting practices.
Themes
economics
ethics
conservatism
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- consumer protection
- business strategy
Key Concepts
market failures
price externalities
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent cost shifting?
- Is market freedom compatible with fairness?
A Different Perspective
Markets can self‑correct without regulation.
