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British empire Quote by Simon Collier

“While it cannot be denied that the state's enhanced role in the mid-twentieth century necessitated a larger bureaucracy, or that the officials of CORFO (for instance) served their country well, the suspicion remains that the expanded public administration was (to adapt the celebrated phrase about…” quote by Simon Collier
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““While it cannot be denied that the state's enhanced role in the mid-twentieth century necessitated a larger bureaucracy, or that the officials of CORFO (for instance) served their country well, the suspicion remains that the expanded public administration was (to adapt the celebrated phrase about the British empire) in part a system of indoor relief for the Chilean middle class.””

Simon Collier

About This Quote

Source Book: History of Chile, 1995

State expansion created bureaucracy; suspicion of it serving as indoor relief for middle class.

In simple terms: Government growth may mask hidden aid.

Key Takeaway

Critically assess state interventions.

Themes

government bureaucracy social policy history critique

Mood

analytical critical

Type

British empire:0 Management:0 Middle class:1 Larger Bureaucracy:1 Relief Chilean:1 State Enhanced:0 Officials Corfo:0 Bureaucracy Officials:0

When to use this quote

  • policy analysis
  • activism
  • academic research
  • public debate

Key Concepts

political science economics public administration

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is the bureaucracy a relief or a burden?
  • How can citizens ensure transparency?
A Different Perspective

Bureaucracy can be necessary; motives may be mixed.

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