There's nothing wrong with creating jobs. What's wrong is…
“There's nothing wrong with creating jobs. What's wrong is to seed the illusion that you will magically bring back the economy of 1970, that you will reopen coal mines.”
About This Quote
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Creating jobs is fine; the problem is promising a nostalgic 1970s economy and reopening coal mines.
In simple terms: Avoid false economic promises.
Focus on realistic solutions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government planning
- energy transition
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What realistic jobs can replace coal?
- How to address climate while creating jobs?
Nostalgia can mislead policy.