Bounds Quote by Bruce Bartlett
“There's bound to be a recovery in [capital spending] sometime soon. We have had basically no capital investment for about year. At some point, machinery wears out, and you've got to replace it.”
About This Quote
Capital spending will likely rebound soon after a period of neglect, as aging equipment must be replaced.
In simple terms: Capital spending will rebound as old equipment fails.
Plan for upcoming capital investments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- manufacturing
- energy sector
- public utilities
- corporate finance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should capital be reinvested?
- How to balance maintenance with new growth?
Over‑investment can cause waste.