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Imposing strict requirements on an uneven playing field puts the weaker party in an untenable position and breeds resentment.
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When the euro was introduced it was expected to create convergence but it brought divergence instead.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
One must acknowledge and address difficult truths instead of ignoring them to avoid discomfort.
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The main lesson I learnt from my father is that it is better to confront harsh reality than to close your eyes to it.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
When internal conflicts divide a group, focus resources on an external threat that has the potential to unite all parties.
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Obviously five crises cannot all be solved at the same time. There is a need to give preferential treatment to some of them without neglecting any.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Imposing rigid programs and micromanaging reforms prevents the struggling entity from taking ownership and control of its recovery.
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Obviously five crises cannot all be solved at the same time. There is a need to give preferential treatment to some of them without neglecting any.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Avoid relying on systems where authorities bail out failures, as this creates moral hazard and encourages unsustainable risk-taking.
2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
A leader must recognize that the collapse of one part of a system can cause a meltdown of the whole due to deep interconnections.
3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Do not demand the final goal as a starting requirement for talks, as this prevents any progress from happening.
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The sticking point is Hamas's unwillingness to recognize the existence of Israel; but that could be made a condition for an eventual settlement rather than a precondition for negotiations.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
When facing bureaucratic delays, seek immediate authorization of future actions to unlock current opportunities rather than waiting for full implementation.
3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Soros argues that global instability arises when economic arrangements and political institutions are out of sync with each other.
Before giving up control over a vital resource or right, one must fully understand the long-term implications and hidden risks of that surrender.
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The details differ, but the idea is the same: creditors are shifting the entire burden of adjustment onto debtors, while the "center" avoids its own responsibility for the imbalances.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Temporary relief measures only delay the inevitable; true stability requires fixing the structural defects that caused the imbalance in the first place.
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The details differ, but the idea is the same: creditors are shifting the entire burden of adjustment onto debtors, while the "center" avoids its own responsibility for the imbalances.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Aggressive actions can backfire if they alienate the very people whose support is needed to achieve long-term goals. Strategy must be nuanced enough to account for complex human allegiances.
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But we must remain open to the possibility that we may be wrong so that we can correct our mistakes.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
One must recognize when the failure of one sector reinforces the failure of another, creating a downward spiral that requires external intervention to break.
3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Systems fail when they try to force participants into arrangements they oppose; matching preferences leads to more sustainable outcomes.
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All the pieces need to fit together, and the chances of success remain slim. But as long as there is a strategy that might succeed, everyone who wants the EU to survive should rally behind it.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
When the nature of a crisis changes, institutions must shift their focus, such as moving from dealing with governments to addressing private sector collapses.
3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Creating a unified international standard for reporting helps prevent companies and governments from evading scrutiny through fragmented rules.
2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Success depends more on an accurate understanding of the environment than on the sheer determination to follow a flawed plan.
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The strength of an open society lies in its ability to recognize and correct its mistakes.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Empower leaders who retain their unique identity while achieving success, as they serve as the most powerful proof against systemic bias.
3 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Market participants should realize they are not predicting a fixed future but are part of a process that shapes that future.
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Markets cannot be left to correct their own mistakes, because they are likely to overreact and behave in an indiscriminate fashion.a company whose stock is overvalued can use that to justify the inflated expectations of its shareholders, but only up to a point.1 more supporting quote is in the member records.
Unrestrained competition can destabilize a system; sustainable success requires a framework of rules or cooperation to prevent total collapse.
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The principle of unrestrained competition ought not to serve as the basis for public policy either in international or in domestic matters. Civilized existence requires both competition and control.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
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