Richard A. Epstein Quotes & Sayings

The desire to avoid short-term hardships leads to major dislocations in [housing] markets. — Richard A. Epstein

That effort to undermine competitive markets is no better in the market for labor than it is for goods and services. — Richard A. Epstein

The study of human institutions is always a search for the most tolerable imperfections. — Richard A. Epstein

The sense that just about anything goes with the collection of public revenues and the making of public expenditure has contributed mightily to the current malaise. — Richard A. Epstein

The pillars of classical liberalism call for flat taxes, with revenues put to limited uses; strong property rights; and free markets. — Richard A. Epstein