Lawrence Summers quotes - page 2

Lawrence Summers is an influential American economist and former Treasury Secretary. Widely recognized for his work in public policy and academic leadership, he has served as President of Harvard University and Director of the National Economic Council. He continues to be a prominent voice on economic and financial issues worldwide. Here are 33 of his quotes:

I've always thought that underpopulated countries in Africa are vastly underpolluted.

Lawrence Summers

If you look at the history of the American capital market, there's probably no innovation more important than the idea of generally accepted accountancy principles.

Lawrence Summers

Contagion has become very much a phenomenon, and it's a phenomenon of globalization.

Lawrence Summers

Start with the idea that you can't repeal the laws of economics. Even if they are inconvenient.

Lawrence Summers

It certainly was difficult to sell NAFTA because it's always difficult to sell open markets.

Lawrence Summers

It was wrong to allow Stalin to shape the European landscape of the 20th century. It would be even more wrong to let him shape the landscape of the 21st century.

Lawrence Summers

I promise you that there are a lot of people involved in various kinds of retail activities who think they have a crucial role in the economy, and they're right.

Lawrence Summers