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“You can make great money in a utility type of business by borrowing cheaply and lending sensibly but that's not what's being done.” quote by Meredith Whitney
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“You can make great money in a utility type of business by borrowing cheaply and lending sensibly but that's not what's being done.”

Meredith Whitney

About This Quote

Profitable utility businesses arise from cheap borrowing and prudent lending, yet current practices diverge from this model.

In simple terms: Smart borrowing and lending create profit, but it's not happening.

Key Takeaway

Seek sound financial strategies.

Themes

finance business ethics

Mood

analytical critical

Type

financial business

When to use this quote

  • banking
  • investment decisions
  • policy making
  • corporate strategy

Key Concepts

economics risk management market behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do firms ignore sound lending?
  • What reforms could align practice with theory?
A Different Perspective

Market pressures and regulatory constraints often impede ideal practices.

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