Employee Quote by E. F. Schumacher
“It might be said that it is the ideal of the employer to have production without employees and the ideal of the employee is to have income without work.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Small Is Beautiful, E. F. Schumacher, 1973
Idealizing production without labor and income without work reveals contradictions in capitalism and labor value.
In simple terms: Ideal work‑free production and income are unrealistic.
Key Takeaway
Seek balanced, sustainable work models.
Themes
economics
labor
productivity
ethics
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
economic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- policy making
- career planning
Key Concepts
capitalism
automation
value theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can protect workers in automated economies?
- How can individuals find purpose beyond income?
A Different Perspective
Automation may displace jobs, creating social challenges.
