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“Often you see big companies, big banks who are eager to embrace crushing regulatory burdens because they drive up everyone's costs.” quote by Ted Cruz
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“Often you see big companies, big banks who are eager to embrace crushing regulatory burdens because they drive up everyone's costs.”

Ted Cruz

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Source Speech: Senate floor remarks, 2018

Large firms accept heavy regulation because it raises costs for competitors, protecting their market share.

In simple terms: Big firms support regulation to increase rivals' costs.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how regulation can be used strategically.

Themes

competition regulation market power

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • Corporate strategy
  • policy lobbying
  • industry pricing
  • competitive advantage

Key Concepts

Strategic regulation cost shifting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does regulation affect small businesses?
  • Can regulation be reformed to be fair?
A Different Perspective

Regulation may also harm consumers and innovation.

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