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“If people do not consume their whole incomes, the non-consumed surplus can be invested, it increases the amount of capital goods available and thereby makes it possible to embark upon projects which could not be executed before.” quote by Ludwig von Mises
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“If people do not consume their whole incomes, the non-consumed surplus can be invested, it increases the amount of capital goods available and thereby makes it possible to embark upon projects which could not be executed before.”

Ludwig von Mises

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Unspent income can fund new capital, enabling previously impossible projects.

In simple terms: Savings fund investment.

Key Takeaway

Invest surplus wisely.

Themes

economics investment growth

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

economic educational

When to use this quote

  • business startups
  • infrastructure development
  • personal finance

Key Concepts

capital formation resource allocation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ensure productive use of surplus?
  • What risks accompany new projects?
A Different Perspective

Investment returns are uncertain and may be wasted.

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