Free lunch Quote by Paul Ormerod
“Once the true relationship between inflation and unemployment is understood, with luck and skill, a free lunch is possible.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Economics of Information, Paul Ormerod, 2005
Understanding the inflation‑unemployment link can reveal rare opportunities where growth occurs without cost, if conditions and execution align.
In simple terms: Knowing the link can create cost‑free growth opportunities.
Seek rare, low‑cost growth chances.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- government policy
- investment decisions
- market analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify genuine low‑cost growth opportunities?
- What risks accompany perceived “free lunches”?
Such opportunities are extremely rare and often depend on favorable external factors.