Economics Quotes ( 1 - 8 of 8 )
Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If read more
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, subsidise it
The first lesson of economics is scarcity: There is never enough of anything to satisfy all those who want it. read more
The first lesson of economics is scarcity: There is never enough of anything to satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics.
True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are read more
True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made.
Did you ever think that making a speech on economics is a lot like pissing down your leg? It seems read more
Did you ever think that making a speech on economics is a lot like pissing down your leg? It seems hot to you, but it never does to anyone else.
I, however, place economy among the first and most important republican virtues, and public debt as the greatest of the read more
I, however, place economy among the first and most important republican virtues, and public debt as the greatest of the dangers to be feared.
Economists are pessimists: they've predicted 8 of the last 3 depressions
Economists are pessimists: they've predicted 8 of the last 3 depressions
The economy depends about as much on economists as the weather does on weather forecasters.
The economy depends about as much on economists as the weather does on weather forecasters.
Inflation is when you pay fifteen dollars for the ten-dollar haircut you used to get for five dollars when you read more
Inflation is when you pay fifteen dollars for the ten-dollar haircut you used to get for five dollars when you had hair.
