Consequence Quote by Heather Mac Donald
“Lowered crime is a precondition to economic revival, not its consequence.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Crime and Economy Forum, Heather Mac Donald, 2018
Reducing crime creates conditions for economic growth, not the reverse.
In simple terms: Lower crime enables economic revival.
Focus on safety to boost economy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- city planning
- community policing
- business investment
- economic development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies best link safety to prosperity?
- Can economic revival occur without prior safety?
Crime reduction alone may not guarantee growth.