Franco Modigliani Quotes & Sayings

A situation where people can grow old without having a job that rewards them individually while adding to the collective well-being is morally unacceptable. — Franco Modigliani

Economists agree about economics - and that's a science - and they disagree about economic policy because that's a value judgment ... I've had profound disagreements on policy with the famous Milton Friedman. But, on economics, we agree. — Franco Modigliani

The immediate effect of the deficit is to make you feel good, like when you go on a trip and pay later. You feel good, and then you get a hangover. The deficit makes you feel good - until you pay later. — Franco Modigliani

With the danger of war, there is a danger that the economy will go down. — Franco Modigliani

People confuse economists and economic policy. — Franco Modigliani

I am a believer in cooperation. — Franco Modigliani

Is it important that the rent of
land be retained as a source of
government revenue. Some persons
who could make excellent use of
land would be unable to raise money
for the purchase price. Collecting
rent annually provides access to
land for persons with limited
access to credit. — Franco Modigliani

High leverage is unsafe, not just for a company but the entire economy ... LBOs are reducing the safety. Management loses the power to do many things. It has no margin for error and less margin for additional risk. — Franco Modigliani