Attractive Quote by Malcolm Turnbull
“People invest in companies in order to get a share of the profit that company will make. If the Government increases its share of the profits, potential profits, at the expense of the owners of the company, the shareholders, then that makes investment in that company less attractive.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Policy Remarks, Malcolm Turnbull, 2015
Increasing government profit share reduces investor returns, making investments less appealing.
In simple terms: Higher taxes deter investment.
Key Takeaway
Consider tax impacts on investment.
Themes
economics
investment
policy
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- corporate finance
- public policy
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
taxation
shareholder value
Questions to Reflect On
- Should government take larger profit shares?
- How to protect shareholders?
A Different Perspective
Balancing public revenue and private incentive is complex.
