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“It turns out that advancing equal opportunity and economic empowerment is both morally right and good economics, because discrimination, poverty and ignorance restrict growth, while investments in education, infrastructure and scientific and technological research increase it, creating more good…” quote by William J. Clinton
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“It turns out that advancing equal opportunity and economic empowerment is both morally right and good economics, because discrimination, poverty and ignorance restrict growth, while investments in education, infrastructure and scientific and technological research increase it, creating more good jobs and new wealth for all of us.”

William J. Clinton

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Source Speech: Economic Policy Address, 1998

Investing in education, infrastructure, and research drives both moral and economic benefits, while discrimination hampers growth.

In simple terms: Education and research boost economy and fairness.

Key Takeaway

Invest in people and innovation.

Themes

economic development social equity investment

Mood

optimistic analytical

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • government budgeting
  • community programs
  • business strategy

Key Concepts

human capital theory public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What investments yield highest returns?
  • How to reduce discrimination in workplaces?
A Different Perspective

Implementation faces political resistance.

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