Economics Quotes by Jerry Ash

11 Economics quotes by Jerry Ash

Jerry Ash’s take on economics is captured in eleven short lines. They span from market mechanisms to policy implications, offering a quick snapshot of his analytical style.

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“What do you see out there?” I ask. “Pittsburgh,” he replies. Now I laugh. “No, young man. What you see is hell…

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“That’s got to stop,” says I. “The idea of any blood-thirsty pirate (Mexican President Diaz) sitting on a throne and reaching across…

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“Democracy is supposed to be ‘of the people, by the people and for the people’. Capitalism is ‘of the capitalist, for the…

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“Go home now,” says I. “Keep away from the saloons. Save your money. You are going to need it.” “What are we…

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“I am a citizen of this country,” I declare, “and Mr. Mayor, tonight I will be a citizen of this city when…

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“I go back to the union man and say, “Sir, this is a house of God, not a proper place for a…

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“To the RKO motion picture camera at her 100th birthday party: “I pray for the day when working men and women are…

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“Honey, it isn’t democracy that runs this country. Capitalism rules. It does no good to reason with the capitalists or their politicians.…

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“Turning back to the crowd I say, “I am duty bound to make this plea, but I want to say, with all…

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“Well, honey, it’s capitalism that brings out the meanness and greed,” says I. “Our founding fathers did a decent job of framing…

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“What the hell’s the matter with you men? Are you cowards as well as stupid? You boys make me sick. I’m done…

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“I am a citizen of this country,” I declare, “and Mr. Mayor, tonight I will be a citizen of this city when I put…

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“That’s got to stop,” says I. “The idea of any blood-thirsty pirate (Mexican President Diaz) sitting on a throne and reaching across the border…

Jerry Ash

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“Go home now,” says I. “Keep away from the saloons. Save your money. You are going to need it.” “What are we going to…

Jerry Ash

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“What the hell’s the matter with you men? Are you cowards as well as stupid? You boys make me sick. I’m done with you.…

Jerry Ash

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“Well, honey, it’s capitalism that brings out the meanness and greed,” says I. “Our founding fathers did a decent job of framing our democracy.…

Jerry Ash

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“To the RKO motion picture camera at her 100th birthday party: “I pray for the day when working men and women are able to…

Jerry Ash

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“What do you see out there?” I ask. “Pittsburgh,” he replies. Now I laugh. “No, young man. What you see is hell with the…

Jerry Ash

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“Democracy is supposed to be ‘of the people, by the people and for the people’. Capitalism is ‘of the capitalist, for the capitalist’. Period.”

Jerry Ash

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“Honey, it isn’t democracy that runs this country. Capitalism rules. It does no good to reason with the capitalists or their politicians. This is…

Jerry Ash

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“Turning back to the crowd I say, “I am duty bound to make this plea, but I want to say, with all due respect…

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“I go back to the union man and say, “Sir, this is a house of God, not a proper place for a union meeting.…

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