Absolutes Quote by Alexander Hamilton
“But though a funded debt is not in the first instance, an absolute increase of Capital, or an augmentation of real wealth; yet by serving as a New power in the operation of industry, it has within certain bounds a tendency to increase the real wealth of a Community, in like manner as money borrowed by a thrifty farmer, to be laid out in the improvement of his farm may, in the end, add to his Stock of real riches.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Report on Public Credit, 1790
Debt can act as a catalyst for real wealth when used to fund productive industry, similar to a farmer investing borrowed money in his farm.
In simple terms: Debt can boost real wealth if invested wisely.
Key Takeaway
Invest debt in productive ventures.
Themes
economics
investment
wealth creation
Mood
cautious
optimistic
Type
analytical
prescriptive
When to use this quote
- government infrastructure projects
- private business expansion
- agricultural improvement
- technological innovation
Key Concepts
public finance
capital formation
economic growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure debt funds productive use?
- What safeguards prevent debt misuse?
A Different Perspective
If debt funds unproductive or speculative activities, it may not increase real wealth.
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