Adjustment Quote by Laurent Fabius
“For a long time many believed that there would be an automatic adjustment and counted on a rapid increase in the wages of the emerging nations, on our advances in technology and the costs of transport preventing disruption. But this reassuring analysis is out of date.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Outlook, 2015
Assumptions of automatic market correction and rapid wage growth in emerging economies are outdated due to technological and transport cost changes.
In simple terms: Old economic hopes are no longer valid.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate economic expectations.
Themes
economics
globalization
technology
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
analytical
forecasting
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- investment strategy
- business forecasting
Key Concepts
macroeconomics
development
labor markets
Questions to Reflect On
- What new factors should shape policy now?
- How can economies adapt to slower wage growth?
A Different Perspective
Rapid change can create uncertainty.
