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“One of the principal impediments to job creation is uncertainty on the part of American companies, large and small. We've all watched as companies have sat on a lot of capital. They're uncertain about what tax policy is going to be. They're clearly uncertain about how health care costs. They're…” quote by Tom J. Donohue
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“One of the principal impediments to job creation is uncertainty on the part of American companies, large and small. We've all watched as companies have sat on a lot of capital. They're uncertain about what tax policy is going to be. They're clearly uncertain about how health care costs. They're uncertain about all the regulations on capital markets.”

Tom J. Donohue

About This Quote

Source Speech: Business Forum, United States, 2005

Uncertainty about taxes, health‑care costs, and regulations discourages companies from investing and hiring.

In simple terms: Unclear policies stall job growth.

Key Takeaway

Reduce policy uncertainty to spur hiring.

Themes

economics policy employment investment regulation

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • government budgeting
  • corporate planning
  • investment decisions
  • job creation strategies

Key Concepts

risk aversion capital allocation business confidence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can stable policy frameworks be created?
  • What role does corporate risk tolerance play?
A Different Perspective

If other factors like market demand improve, uncertainty may still limit action.

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