A woman who wants to go places needs to bring her own ladder.
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We want a free market, but we know that the paradox of a 'free' market is that sometimes you have to intervene. You have to make sure it's not the law of the jungle but the laws of democracy that works.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A true free market may require intervention to ensure fairness and prevent chaos.
This quote emphasizes the idea that while a free market is desirable, it is essential to regulate it to maintain order and equity. Margrethe Vestager points out that without intervention, a market can devolve into an unpredictable environment, akin to the 'law of the jungle', where the strongest prevail without regard for fairness or the common good, instead of being governed by democratic principles that ensure justice and equality.
Themes
Free MarketRegulationDemocracyInterventionEconomy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about economic policies, this quote highlights the importance of balancing freedom with oversight.
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