Government Quote by Milton Friedman
“How do you hold down government spending?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Fiscal Policy, 1965
Government spending should be limited to essential functions and funded responsibly.
In simple terms: Spend government money wisely.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize essential services and avoid wasteful expenditure.
Themes
economics
public policy
budgeting
efficiency
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- national budget planning
- public service funding
- tax reform
- social welfare programs
Key Concepts
fiscal restraint
public good
taxation
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria should define essential government services?
- How can citizens hold governments accountable for spending?
A Different Perspective
Political pressures often increase spending regardless of efficiency.
![“We [Federal Government] have tried spending money. We are spending more than we have ever spent before and it does not work.” quote by Henry Morgenthau, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5fc/henry-morgenthau-jr-56524_doe_we-federal-government-have-tried-spendin_914120.jpg)
