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Creation Quote by Jose Angel Gurria

“You do need more revenues, and you do need to cut expenses. But you also don't want to go in a direction whereby increasing taxes creates a reticence to create new jobs. You don't want to increase taxes on work. You don't want to increase taxes on investment and the creation of wealth.” quote by Jose Angel Gurria
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“You do need more revenues, and you do need to cut expenses. But you also don't want to go in a direction whereby increasing taxes creates a reticence to create new jobs. You don't want to increase taxes on work. You don't want to increase taxes on investment and the creation of wealth.”

Jose Angel Gurria

About This Quote

It warns that raising taxes on labor and investment can discourage job creation and wealth generation, advocating balanced fiscal policy.

In simple terms: High taxes can hinder jobs and wealth.

Key Takeaway

Balance taxes and growth.

Themes

economics tax policy employment wealth creation

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • government budgeting
  • business planning
  • policy debate
  • tax reform

Key Concepts

fiscal responsibility public finance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What tax balance best promotes growth?
  • How to protect essential services while lowering taxes?
A Different Perspective

Tax cuts may reduce public services.

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