Concern Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Economic diseases are highly communicable. It follows therefore that the economic health of every country is a proper matter of concern to all its neighbors, near or distant.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Health Address, 1930s
Economic problems spread like disease, so each nation's wellbeing matters to all others.
In simple terms: Economic health is contagious.
Consider global impact of local economies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- trade agreements
- public health planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your country’s economy affect others?
- What can you do to help nearby nations?
National policies affect neighboring countries.