America Quote by Hillary Clinton
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“One independent expert - actually, the economist who advised John McCain in 2008, so, you know, not somebody that has any predisposition toward our side - but this economist did a study. He said under [Donald] Trump's economic plans, we would lose in America 3 and a half million jobs.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2016 Campaign Rally, 2016
Economic forecasts can be used politically, but may have real job impact.
In simple terms: Jobs may be lost under certain policies.
Key Takeaway
Consider policy effects on employment.
Themes
economics
politics
employment
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
informative
When to use this quote
- voting decisions
- career planning
- business strategy
Key Concepts
policy analysis
statistics
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports this claim?
- How should voters evaluate economic forecasts?
A Different Perspective
Predictions are uncertain and can be biased.
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