Cutting Quote by Milton Friedman
“If a tax cut increases government revenues, you haven't cut taxes enough.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture, 1960s
If tax cuts boost revenue, they are insufficiently deep to reduce tax burden.
In simple terms: Tax cuts must be large enough to increase revenue.
Cut taxes more aggressively.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- business planning
- tax strategy
- public debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What revenue effects would a larger cut have?
- Are there alternative ways to increase revenue?
Political realities may limit tax cut size.