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“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?” quote by John Boehner
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“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?”

John Boehner

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.

Key Takeaway

Consider cost impacts before raising wages.

Themes

economics employment policy

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • budget planning
  • business strategy
  • government policy
  • human resources

Key Concepts

labor market wage elasticity small business job creation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do wage hikes affect small business hiring?
  • What alternatives exist to boost employment?
A Different Perspective

Higher wages may not always improve living standards without productivity gains.

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