Economic Quote by Mick Mulvaney
“Infrastructure is sort of that good spending in the middle, where even if you do misallocate resources a little bit, you still have something to show for it. It's tangible; it may help economic growth and so forth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Budget Remarks, US Department of Treasury, 2018
Investing in infrastructure yields visible results even with modest missteps, supporting growth and tangible benefits.
In simple terms: Infrastructure gives visible returns despite small errors.
Key Takeaway
Invest in infrastructure for steady, visible impact.
Themes
economics
public policy
investment
risk management
Mood
pragmatic
optimistic
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- urban planning
- private sector partnerships
Key Concepts
public works
economic development
resource allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance risk and reward in public projects?
- What metrics best show infrastructure impact?
A Different Perspective
Misallocation can still cause overruns or delays.
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