Consumption Quote by Alfred Marshall
“Consumption may be regarded as negative production.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Principles of Economics by Alfred Marshall, 1890
Production can be viewed as consuming resources to create value.
In simple terms: Negative production is consumption.
Key Takeaway
Consider the cost of resources.
Themes
economics
production
resource use
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
economic
theoretical
When to use this quote
- business planning
- environmental policy
- budgeting
Key Concepts
negative production
input‑output analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What positive outputs arise from this consumption?
- How can you mitigate negative aspects?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on negatives may ignore benefits.
