Let me remind you that credit is the lifeblood of business, the lifeblood of prices and jobs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A brief statement emphasizing that credit is fundamental to business operations, pricing, and employment levels.
- In plain terms
- Credit is essential for business and jobs.
- What can you take from it?
- Credit flow drives business and employment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is credit vital?
- How does credit affect jobs?
Another view
Overemphasis on credit can lead to financial instability.
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