Building Quote by Rick Tumlinson
“Government should support - and benefits from - economic development and settlement. The oft-used analogy of building highways and supporting infrastructure - not driving the vehicles or the industry - fits.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Development Forum, 2020
Government should enable infrastructure that fuels private sector growth rather than directly operating businesses.
In simple terms: Support infrastructure, let industry drive growth.
Key Takeaway
Invest in roads, utilities, and tech to empower markets.
Themes
infrastructure
public policy
private sector
growth
development
Mood
optimistic
strategic
Type
policy
visionary
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- business expansion
- technology rollout
- regional development
Key Concepts
Economic development
public-private partnership
network effects
Questions to Reflect On
- How can governments balance support and overreach?
- What infrastructure most drives modern economies?
A Different Perspective
Infrastructure alone cannot guarantee success without effective regulation.
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