Crisis Quote by William C. Brown
“In hard times of severe crisis if you want to create new jobs, I recommend you to start killing some people. It's the old "topos" of war in time of peace.”
About This Quote
In crises, creating jobs is likened to war, implying violent solutions are historically used to generate employment.
In simple terms: War has been used to create jobs in crises.
Key Takeaway
Seek peaceful economic solutions.
Themes
economics
war
employment
crisis
policy
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- government policy
- economic planning
- social welfare
Key Concepts
political economy
historical analysis
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What peaceful alternatives exist for job creation?
- How can societies avoid war-driven economies?
A Different Perspective
Violence harms societies; sustainable growth is preferable.
