Quote by Neil Ascherson

For the past 15 years or so, British governments have tried to persuade the rest of us that the best judges of the national interest are...businessmen. This may be a ridiculous statement, but -- ominously -- fewer and fewer people laugh at it.

For the past 15 years or so, British governments have tried

Summary

This quote critiques the trend in British governance where businessmen are seen as the most capable judges of the national interest. It suggests that this view is ridiculous, implying that expertise in business does not necessarily translate to expertise in matters of the national well-being. The concerning aspect is that fewer people find this perspective laughable, indicating a potential shift in public opinion that may undermine the importance of diverse perspectives in decision-making.

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Economics

By Neil Ascherson

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