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“I was quite ready to accept certain restrictions on the United States. After all, there was a great dollar shortage. It was quite clear that the more prosperous Europe became, the more business there would be in the United States.” quote by W. Averell Harriman
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“I was quite ready to accept certain restrictions on the United States. After all, there was a great dollar shortage. It was quite clear that the more prosperous Europe became, the more business there would be in the United States.”

W. Averell Harriman

About This Quote

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

He accepted US restrictions, believing a strong Europe would boost American business despite a dollar shortage.

In simple terms: He saw limiting US policy as a way to help Europe and US economy.

Key Takeaway

Support balanced trade and recovery.

Themes

economic policy post‑war recovery trade balance

Mood

analytical historical

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • policy planning
  • international aid
  • business strategy
  • budgeting

Key Concepts

Keynesian economics geopolitics dollar scarcity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do restrictions affect domestic markets?
  • What are the long‑term impacts of a strong Europe?
A Different Perspective

Risk of over‑reliance on foreign growth.

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