Unemployable Quote by Theodore Dalrymple
““Everyone who experiences this weight of governmental interference and regulation knows how little any of it has to do with its ostensible justification. A great deal of it is an employment scheme of otherwise unemployable scriveners.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Bureaucracy of the State” by Theodore Dalrymple, 2005
Government regulation often serves as a pretext for employment, rather than genuine public benefit.
In simple terms: Regulation can hide job creation motives.
Key Takeaway
Critically assess the true purpose of regulations.
Themes
politics
employment
bureaucracy
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
critical
political
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- job market research
- public debates
- legislative hearings
Key Concepts
public policy
economic incentives
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence shows regulation benefits society?
- How can we differentiate genuine from superficial regulation?
A Different Perspective
Regulations can also protect public safety.
