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“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.” quote by Bruce Bartlett
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“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.”

Bruce Bartlett

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.

Key Takeaway

Plan for upcoming capital investments.

Themes

economics investment infrastructure business cycles maintenance

Mood

analytical pragmatic forward‑looking

Type

advice informational

When to use this quote

  • manufacturing
  • energy sector
  • public utilities
  • corporate finance

Key Concepts

capital allocation budgeting strategic planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should capital be reinvested?
  • How to balance maintenance with new growth?
A Different Perspective

Over‑investment can cause waste.

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