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“If you wanna maintain 20 percent of the world's income with 4 percent of the world's people, you gotta first of all have more shared prosperity and shared growth.” quote by William J. Clinton
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“If you wanna maintain 20 percent of the world's income with 4 percent of the world's people, you gotta first of all have more shared prosperity and shared growth.”

William J. Clinton

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Source Speech: Economic Forum, 1998

To achieve 20% of global income with 4% of the population, shared prosperity and growth must increase.

In simple terms: Shared growth is needed for wealth distribution.

Key Takeaway

Promote inclusive economic policies.

Themes

economics inequality global development

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

policy inspirational

When to use this quote

  • government
  • NGOs
  • business leaders
  • community programs

Key Concepts

Policy shared prosperity economic growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies can boost shared prosperity?
  • How can nations cooperate for balanced growth?
A Different Perspective

Political realities may limit equitable growth.

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