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“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.” quote by Stephen Harper
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“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.”

Stephen Harper

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.

Key Takeaway

Question the scope of state intervention.

Themes

government economics policy regional development subsidies

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political policy

When to use this quote

  • business planning
  • regional investment
  • policy analysis
  • public debate

Key Concepts

public choice economic planning political economy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does government influence affect free markets?
  • What are the risks of over‑regulation?
A Different Perspective

Such interventions can stifle market competition and innovation.

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