Hands Quote by Peter Thomas Bauer
“For every new mouth to feed, there are two hands to produce.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Economics of Poverty", 1975
Feeding needs requires both demand and supply; resources must be generated to meet consumption.
In simple terms: Food needs producers and consumers.
Key Takeaway
Ensure production matches consumption.
Themes
economics
resource allocation
poverty
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
theoretical
policy
When to use this quote
- agricultural policy
- food aid
- market regulation
- community kitchens
Key Concepts
supply-demand
production theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure production meets demand?
- How to address production shortfalls?
A Different Perspective
Assumes equal capacity to produce; may ignore scarcity.
