Business Quote by Stephen Harper
“We have in this country a federal government that increasingly is engaged in trying to determine which business, which regions, which industries will succeed, which will not through a whole range of economic development, regional development corporate subsidization programs.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: House of Commons, Canada, 2010
The government is expanding its role in deciding economic outcomes via subsidies and regional programs.
In simple terms: Government decides who succeeds through subsidies.
Question the scope of state intervention.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business planning
- regional investment
- policy analysis
- public debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does government influence affect free markets?
- What are the risks of over‑regulation?
Such interventions can stifle market competition and innovation.