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“That the powers of labour, and of the other instruments which produce wealth, may be indefinitely increased by using their products as the means of further production.” quote by Nassau William Senior
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“That the powers of labour, and of the other instruments which produce wealth, may be indefinitely increased by using their products as the means of further production.”

Nassau William Senior

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Labor and its tools can be endlessly expanded by reinvesting their output into further production.

In simple terms: Reinvesting product output fuels endless growth.

Key Takeaway

Invest output back into production.

Themes

economics growth labor productivity

Mood

critical analytical

Type

economics policy

When to use this quote

  • industrial planning
  • business strategy
  • policy making

Key Concepts

capital accumulation reinforcement loops

Questions to Reflect On

  • How sustainable is endless reinvestment?
  • What limits growth?
A Different Perspective

Assumes unlimited resources and market stability.

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