A Quote by Mario Monti

First of all, I don't like to speak about austerity. I'd prefer to speak of fiscal discipline. Fiscal discipline, in the end, amounts to austerity if it is not accompanied by other policies.

Mario Monti

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Mario Monti
Italian - Public Servant
Born: March 19, 1943

I think 'austerity' is a much abused word. I prefer to call it 'fiscal discipline' or financial, 'financial competency.'

Enda Kenny

The U.K. and almost all of Europe have erred in terms of believing that austerity, fiscal austerity in the short term, is the way to produce real growth. It is not. You've got to spend money.

Bill Gross

Monetary discipline forces fiscal discipline on the politicians as well.

Robert Mundell

Even in a time of fiscal austerity, education is more than just an expense.

Arne Duncan

Budgets don't balance themselves, it takes fiscal discipline, and both the union and the government will have to show taxpayers that discipline.

Pierre Poilievre

The more we can do to address fiscal austerity, the better our markets will do, and there is a real political shift to doing that.

Meredith Whitney

The administration's reckless plan doesn't do one thing to ensure the long term security of social security, rather it undermines our economy. We need a budget and a fiscal policy that reflects the values and interests of America and restores fiscal discipline.

Debbie Stabenow

Instead of an end to austerity, Labour has made clear that it wants to impose more austerity cuts.

Nicola Sturgeon

The emphasis so far on fiscal austerity, while to a degree necessary for the countries facing market funding difficulties, is excessive when carried out across the board.

Charles Dallara

The First Man is [Albert Camus] posthumous last work. But in fact, in a certain way, it is his first, because in it you find the signs of his commitments, and of the whole way of writing as well. This mixture of austerity and sensuality, the will to speak for those not able to speak for themselves.

Catherine Camus

Donors, like voters, increasingly expect candidates to exercise fiscal discipline.

Mark McKinnon

Past experience with fiscal austerity at home and overseas strongly suggests that it is best for the economy's long-run performance to restrain government spending rather than raise taxes.

Mark Zandi

Fiscal discipline can turn the economy around.

Jeff Fortenberry

Never has a strong, responsible trade union movement been so needed. With austerity policies biting hard and with no evidence that they are working, people at work need the TUC to speak up for them now more than ever.

Frances O'Grady

I think growing an economy is a good way to help with a deficit, but ultimately, it's about fiscal discipline and responsible spending - and smart decisions.

Justin Trudeau

The country needs fiscal discipline to build a strong economy and for social justice.

Smriti Irani

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