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“If you bring [tax] rates down, it makes it easier for small business to keep more of their capital and hire people. And for me, this is about jobs. I want to get America's economy going again. Fifty-four percent of America's workers work in businesses that are taxed as individuals. So when you…” quote by Mitt Romney
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“If you bring [tax] rates down, it makes it easier for small business to keep more of their capital and hire people. And for me, this is about jobs. I want to get America's economy going again. Fifty-four percent of America's workers work in businesses that are taxed as individuals. So when you bring those rates down, those small businesses are able to keep more money and hire more people.”

Mitt Romney

About This Quote

Lower tax rates for small businesses increase retained capital, enabling hiring and economic activity, which proponents argue revitalizes the broader economy.

In simple terms: Tax cuts boost small‑business hiring.

Key Takeaway

Reduced taxes can stimulate job growth.

Themes

economics tax policy small business employment growth

Mood

assertive optimistic

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • local bakery expanding staff
  • startup hiring after tax relief
  • regional economic development plan

Key Concepts

supply‑side economics capital allocation

Practical Applications

  • advocate for targeted tax reductions
  • track hiring metrics post‑policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports or refutes this claim?
  • How might tax cuts affect income inequality?
A Different Perspective

Empirical evidence on tax cuts’ impact on employment is mixed; other factors like demand and regulation matter.

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