Bipartisan Quote by Steven Landsburg
“Economic policies command bipartisan support only when they're incoherent.”
About This Quote
Economic policies only gain bipartisan support when they lack logical consistency.
In simple terms: Policies get support when they’re incoherent.
Seek coherence before seeking support.
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When to use this quote
- budget negotiations
- policy drafting
- public hearings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do incoherent policies sometimes succeed?
- What makes a policy truly bipartisan?
Coherent policies may still face partisan resistance.