Boost Quote by Lou Jiwei
“Infrastructure investment can boost economic growth and employment, and, in fact, it is fiscally neutral.”
About This Quote
Investing in infrastructure can stimulate the economy and create jobs without increasing fiscal deficits.
In simple terms: Infrastructure spending can grow the economy and keep budgets balanced.
Key Takeaway
Support infrastructure projects for growth.
Themes
economics
public policy
investment
Mood
analytical
optimistic
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- urban development
- public works
- private sector partnerships
Key Concepts
fiscal neutrality
job creation
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of assuming infrastructure is always fiscally neutral?
- How can we ensure projects deliver promised growth?
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