Mario Monti Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mario Monti.

Mario Monti is an Italian economist and politician, known for his significant contributions to both academia and government. Born on March 19, 1943, in Varese, Italy, Monti obtained his degree in economics from Bocconi University in Milan. He later attended Yale University, where he graduated with a Ph.D. in economics in 1968.

Monti's academic career saw him teaching economics at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Turin, the University of Florence, and the Bocconi University, where he eventually became a full professor. He further expanded his influence in the world of academia through his numerous publications on topics such as economic policy, competition, and European integration.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Monti has held various government positions. In 1995, he served as the European Commissioner responsible for the internal market, financial services, and taxation. His tenure involved implementing policies to promote competition within the European Union. During the European debt crisis in 2011, Monti was appointed as Italy's Prime Minister, leading a technocratic government aimed at stabilizing the country's economy.

Throughout his career, Monti has been widely recognized and respected for his expertise in economics and financial matters. His pragmatic approach to policymaking and commitment to fostering European integration have made him a significant figure in both academic and political circles. Today, Monti continues to contribute to the economic discourse as a commentator, lecturer, and adviser.

I believe that in Europe, we have a collective leadership.

I believe that in Europe, we have a collective leadership.

Mario Monti


I hope that my government can help change Italian mentality.

I hope that my government can help change Italian mentality.

Mario Monti


A lot of the American press at the time was saying 'just wat

A lot of the American press at the time was saying 'just watch what happens when Bertelsmann tries to buy EMI, that will be a moment of truth that will show the Commission's true colors.' Well, that deal never happened either.

Mario Monti

Time Truth Thetimes

So I think democracy, in the long-term, in our countries wil

So I think democracy, in the long-term, in our countries will survive if it comes to be associated with leadership, will not survive if democracy plus media brings to us more and more followship rather than leadership.

Mario Monti

Leadership

Italy has piled up huge public debt because the successive g

Italy has piled up huge public debt because the successive governments were too close to the life of ordinary citizens, too willing to please the requests of everybody, thereby acting against the interests of future generations.

Mario Monti

Future

I have the most profound respect for the Department of Justi

I have the most profound respect for the Department of Justice and the FTC. We in Europe are a younger and I would say junior institution to the historical antitrust experience of the US.

Mario Monti

Respect

If governments let themselves be fully bound by the decision

If governments let themselves be fully bound by the decisions of their parliaments without protecting their own freedom to act, a breakup of Europe would be a more probable outcome than deeper integration.

Mario Monti

Freedom

Italy even in the future will not need aid from the European

Italy even in the future will not need aid from the European Financial Stability Fund.

Mario Monti

Future