Jeffrey Sachs Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jeffrey Sachs.

Jeffrey Sachs is an eminent American economist and public policy analyst. He was born on November 5, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan. Sachs is widely recognized for his work in economic development and his expertise in eradicating poverty. As a professor at Columbia University, he has been involved in advising various governments and organizations around the world on policies related to sustainable development and poverty alleviation. Sachs has also authored several influential books on economic and social issues. His contributions to global development have earned him a reputation as a leading figure in the field.

We had a booming stock market in 1929 and then went into the

We had a booming stock market in 1929 and then went into the world's greatest depression. We have a booming stock market in 1999. Will the bubble somehow burst, and then we enter depression? Well, some things are not different.

The truth of good economic doctoring is to know the general

The truth of good economic doctoring is to know the general principles, and to really know the specifics. To understand the context, and also, to understand that an economy may need some tender loving care, not just the so-called hard truths, if it's going to get by.

Truth Principles

Globalization was a deep trend pushed by technology and righ

Globalization was a deep trend pushed by technology and right ideas, as much as anything else.

Technology

Roosevelt talked not only about Freedom from Fear, but also

Roosevelt talked not only about Freedom from Fear, but also Freedom from Want.

Fear

There's a lot of strength in the U.S., but there's a lot of

There's a lot of strength in the U.S., but there's a lot of froth also. The froth will blow off. We're going to have to face up to some realities that we're not fully facing up to right now.

Strength

We've taken the view that if the rest of the world would dem

We've taken the view that if the rest of the world would democratize and create market economies, that would spread the benefits of prosperity around the world, and that it would enhance our own prosperity, and our own stability and security, as well.

Finance