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“The least-bad scenario is a hard landing, global recession worse than the 1930s. The worst-case borrows from the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: war, famine, pestilence and death.” quote by Kenneth S. Deffeyes
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“The least-bad scenario is a hard landing, global recession worse than the 1930s. The worst-case borrows from the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: war, famine, pestilence and death.”

Kenneth S. Deffeyes

About This Quote

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A hard landing and recession are the least bad outcomes; worst‑case involves war, famine, pestilence, death.

In simple terms: Hard landing is bad; worst case is apocalypse.

Key Takeaway

Plan for resilience against severe crises.

Themes

economics risk apocalypse history environment

Mood

cautious serious

Type

analytical strategic

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • investment strategy
  • urban planning
  • disaster preparedness
  • public health

Key Concepts

macroeconomic cycles geopolitics climate change resource scarcity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What measures can mitigate these extreme scenarios?
  • How do we balance preparedness with optimism?
A Different Perspective

Predictions may be uncertain and influence panic.

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