The desire of businessmen for profits is what drives prices down unless forcibly prevented from engaging in price competition, usually read more

The desire of businessmen for profits is what drives prices down unless forcibly prevented from engaging in price competition, usually by governmental activity.

The buck stops with the guy who signs the checks.

The buck stops with the guy who signs the checks.

People don't have fortunes left them in that style nowadays; men have to work and women to marry for money. read more

People don't have fortunes left them in that style nowadays; men have to work and women to marry for money. It's a dreadfully unjust world.

It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear his sheep, not to skin them.

It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear his sheep, not to skin them.

Energetic action on debt would make a radical difference to the prospects of many of the poorest countries in the read more

Energetic action on debt would make a radical difference to the prospects of many of the poorest countries in the world, at no practical cost to creditor countries.

Stressing output is the key to improving productivity, while looking to increase activity can result in just the opposite.

Stressing output is the key to improving productivity, while looking to increase activity can result in just the opposite.

Money never starts an idea; it is the idea that starts the money.

Money never starts an idea; it is the idea that starts the money.

The very best financial presentation is one that's well thought out and anticipates any questions... answering them in advance.

The very best financial presentation is one that's well thought out and anticipates any questions... answering them in advance.

Budgets are for cutting, that's why you set them.

Budgets are for cutting, that's why you set them.