Financial Quote by Alan Greenspan
“If prices go down, we will have problems - problems in the sense of spillover to other areas, Greenspan said. While he hasn't seen such spreading yet, I expect to.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Federal Reserve Conference, 2005
Falling prices can trigger broader economic problems through spillover effects.
In simple terms: Price drops cause wider issues.
Monitor price trends closely.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- budget planning
- market regulation
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What indicators signal dangerous spillovers?
- How to mitigate such risks?
Not all price drops lead to crises.