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“[U]nemployment is ... a side effect of the cure for inflation.” quote by Milton Friedman
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“[U]nemployment is ... a side effect of the cure for inflation.”

Milton Friedman

About This Quote

Source Speech: Economic Policy, 1975

Unemployment can rise as a side effect when inflation is curbed.

In simple terms: Curing inflation may cause job loss.

Key Takeaway

Balance inflation control with job health.

Themes

economic policy inflation unemployment macroeconomics

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

economic policy

When to use this quote

  • central bank decisions
  • government stimulus
  • business cycles
  • job training

Key Concepts

economics public policy labor markets

Questions to Reflect On

  • How should policymakers balance inflation and jobs?
  • What safety nets help during deflation?
A Different Perspective

Policy trade‑offs can hurt vulnerable workers.

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