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“The potential gains from improved stabilization policies are on the order of hundredths of a percent of consumption, perhaps two orders of magnitude smaller than the potential benefits of available supply-side fiscal reforms.” quote by Robert Lucas, Jr
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“The potential gains from improved stabilization policies are on the order of hundredths of a percent of consumption, perhaps two orders of magnitude smaller than the potential benefits of available supply-side fiscal reforms.”

Robert Lucas, Jr

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Stabilization policies improve consumption only marginally, far less than supply‑side fiscal reforms.

In simple terms: Fiscal reforms have far greater impact.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize supply‑side reforms.

Themes

economics policy fiscal theory

Mood

analytical critical

Type

economic policy

When to use this quote

  • government budgeting
  • economic planning
  • tax policy
  • public spending
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Key Concepts

marginal gains policy effectiveness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the barriers to implementing supply‑side reforms?
  • How can policymakers balance stabilization and fiscal measures?
A Different Perspective

Political constraints may limit fiscal reforms.

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