“The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”
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Reagan, R. (n.d.). The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14129-the-governments-view-of-the-economy-could-be/
Reagan, Ronald. “The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14129-the-governments-view-of-the-economy-could-be/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
Reagan, Ronald. “The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14129-the-governments-view-of-the-economy-could-be/.