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“Balancing a nominal budget will solve nothing, and attempting to achieve such a spurious balance will produce much mischief.” quote by William Vickrey
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“Balancing a nominal budget will solve nothing, and attempting to achieve such a spurious balance will produce much mischief.”

William Vickrey

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Source Book: Public Economics, William Vickrey, 1975

Attempting a false budget balance creates more problems than it solves.

In simple terms: Fake budget balance causes trouble.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize realistic budgeting.

Themes

economics budgeting policy

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

economical critical

When to use this quote

  • government finance
  • public spending
  • tax policy
  • economic planning

Key Concepts

fiscal responsibility budget constraints

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can budgets be both realistic and responsible?
  • What are the risks of over‑balancing?
A Different Perspective

Artificial balance can hide underlying inefficiencies.

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