Progressive societies outgrow institutions as children outgrow clothes.
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Poorly paid labor is inefficient labor, the world over.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Low wages lead to lower productivity in the workforce.
Henry George highlights the relationship between fair compensation and labor efficiency. He suggests that when workers are paid poorly, their motivation and productivity diminish, which ultimately affects overall economic performance across the globe.
Themes
LaborEfficiencyWagesProductivityEconomics
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a labor conference uses this quote to emphasize the importance of fair wages for economic growth.
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