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What does it mean?
Bush suggests making the economic pie higher to grow the overall economy.
In plain terms
We should grow the economy so there is more for everyone.
What can you take from it?
Focus on expanding the economy rather than redistributing.

Where it applies

  • economic policy
  • tax debate
  • business speech

Putting it to work

  • promoting growth
  • economic expansion
  • policy focus

Questions to consider

  • Does growth solve inequality?
  • How to share prosperity?

Another view

Growth does not ensure equitable distribution among citizens.

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