Economic Quote by Jeffrey Sachs

“Without restoring an ethos of social responsibility, there can be no meaningful and sustained economic recovery.”

Jeffrey Sachs

About This Quote

Economic recovery depends on a societal commitment to responsibility and ethics.

In simple terms: Responsibility needed for lasting recovery.

Key Takeaway

Embed social duty in policies.

Themes

economics ethics social responsibility

Mood

analytical optimistic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

government
business
NGOs

Key Concepts

sustainability policy community

Questions to Reflect On

How can we measure social responsibility?
What policies embed ethics?

A Different Perspective

Economic gains may be short-lived without ethics.

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