Skip to content

Economics Quote by John Hoeven

“You don't get an economy growing by raising taxes.” quote by John Hoeven
Download Open image
“You don't get an economy growing by raising taxes.”

John Hoeven

About This Quote

Source Speech: Iowa State Fair, 2019

Argues that higher taxes hinder economic growth, advocating lower tax rates.

In simple terms: Raising taxes hurts the economy.

Key Takeaway

Support lower taxes.

Themes

economics tax policy growth

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • Business planning
  • personal finance
  • government budgeting
  • investment decisions

Key Concepts

Supply‑side economics fiscal conservatism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should taxes be lowered even if services suffer?
  • What alternatives boost growth without cuts?
A Different Perspective

Tax cuts may reduce public services.

3.5 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by John Hoeven

Explore all 28 John Hoeven quotes

More Economics quotes

Browse all 7,657 Economics quotes