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“The gap between financial capital of US$190 trillion looking for highly profitable investment opportunities and a real economy and social sector without access to the financial capital needed to operate and grow is at the heart of the worldwide economic crisis.” quote by C. Otto Scharmer
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““The gap between financial capital of US$190 trillion looking for highly profitable investment opportunities and a real economy and social sector without access to the financial capital needed to operate and grow is at the heart of the worldwide economic crisis.””

C. Otto Scharmer

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There is a massive mismatch between abundant financial capital seeking profit and the lack of capital for real‑world and social needs, fueling a global economic crisis.

In simple terms: Too much money seeks profit, too little reaches those who need it.

Key Takeaway

Bridge capital to underserved sectors.

Themes

economics global crisis investment social equity capital allocation

Mood

critical urgent analytical

Type

Economic crisis:1 Economics:1 Investing:1 Money:0 Capital Needed:1 Financial Capital:1 Worldwide Economic:1 190 Trillion:0

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • impact investing
  • social entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

systemic imbalance resource scarcity financial flows

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mechanisms can redirect capital to social needs?
  • How can investors balance profit and impact?
A Different Perspective

Capital alone cannot solve structural inequality.

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