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I think the market is always going to be around. The goal is not to say, lets get rid of the market, because the market
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"I think the market is always going to be around. The goal is not to say, let's get rid of the market, because the market does render a huge number of services, and I don't want to have a fight about the price of something every time I buy a book or a bottle of water"

- Susan George

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This quote by Susan George recommends that the market is a vital part of our society and ought to not be gotten rid of. She acknowledges that the market offers a great deal of services which it is not practical to try to get rid of it. She likewise recommends that the marketplace needs to not be used to manage rates, as it would be too hard to negotiate the cost of every product we buy. This quote suggests that the marketplace must be utilized to offer services, however not to control prices. It is essential to keep in mind that the market must be utilized to benefit society, not to exploit it.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Susan George somewhere between July 26, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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