Employers Quote by John Boehner
“When you raise the price of employment, guess what happens? You get less of it. Why do we want to make it harder for small employers to hire people?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional remarks, 2010
Higher labor costs reduce hiring, especially for small firms, leading to fewer jobs.
In simple terms: Raising wages can cut employment.
Consider cost impacts before raising wages.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- business strategy
- government policy
- human resources
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do wage hikes affect small business hiring?
- What alternatives exist to boost employment?
Higher wages may not always improve living standards without productivity gains.