Be careful Quote by Wolfgang Schauble
“We are facing a whole collection of crisis-like developments that we have to watch closely. But we also have to be careful what we point to as crisis indicators.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Forum, Berlin, 2021
Caution against over‑labeling events as crises; emphasizes nuanced monitoring of multiple developing threats.
In simple terms: Beware of crisis labeling.
Key Takeaway
Analyze issues critically.
Themes
crisis
analysis
policy
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
political
explanatory
When to use this quote
- government planning
- media reporting
- public health
Key Concepts
economics
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What indicators truly signal a crisis?
- How can we improve early warning?
A Different Perspective
Crisis labeling can cause panic.
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