There can be economy only where there is efficiency.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You can only save resources when you are using them effectively.
- In plain terms
- Saving money requires being efficient first.
- What can you take from it?
- Efficiency is the foundation of economy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you be efficient without being economical?
- What happens when efficiency is prioritized over humanity?
Another view
Sometimes upfront investment for efficiency wastes resources initially.
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