“And so the rule is that if you have one lawyer, they're not very busy. If you have two lawyers, they have more business than they can handle.”

From EconTalk: Will DOGE and Musk Make a Difference? (with Michael Munger), Jan 13, 2025

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It suggests that when two lawyers are present, disputes escalate because they incentivize conflict resolution services, creating more work for both. A clever way to illustrate how market dynamics can shape outcomes.