Community Quote by Eleanor Rathbone
“I doubt whether there is any subject in the world of equal importance that has received so little serious and articulate consideration as the economic status of the family - of its members in relation to each other and of the whole unit in relation to the other units of which the community is made up.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary address, 1920s, null
The speaker highlights the neglect of family economics in policy, urging serious study of intra‑family financial relations and their societal impact.
In simple terms: Family financial dynamics are overlooked in economics.
Study and improve family economic policies.
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Type
When to use this quote
- social work
- policy making
- community planning
- education programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policymakers better understand family economics?
- What data is needed to assess family financial health?
Complex to measure and address within households.