Ronald Coase There is no doubt that the recognition by economists of the importance of the role of the firm in the functioning of the economy will prompt them to investigate its activities more closely. – Ronald Coase Activities Quotes Closely Quotes Doubt Quotes Economists Quotes Economy Quotes Firm Quotes Functioning Quotes Investigate Quotes Prompt Quotes Recognition Quotes Role Quotes The tools used by economists to analyze business firms are too abstract and speculative to offer any guidance to entrepreneurs and managers in their constant struggle to bring novel products to consumers at low cost. During the two centuries since the publication of ‘The Wealth of Nations,’ the main activity of economists, it seems to me, has been to fill the gaps in Adam Smith’s system, to correct his errors and to make his analysis vastly more exact.
Jennifer Ehle You know what else I’ve learnt? That it’s all right not to ride the crest of the wave. Every time a wave comes along I retreat, and I haven’t come to any harm yet. – Jennifer Ehle
Misha Green The story of the Underground Railroad is a thriller. These are people who are basically in a heist movie, and it’s the most precious cargo ever, your life. You’re fighting for your freedom. – Misha Green
CoolMaggie Gyllenhaal Ten years ago, it was really difficult for a young actress to walk onto a set and disagree with the director and having that be OK and have a conversation about it and everyone be cool with it. – Maggie Gyllenhaal
Scott Snyder I don’t know if this is the same for everybody, but for me, sometimes I get depressed, where I wake up and I can feel a change. Something went wrong, and it’s almost like you feel tingly in a way where you know something is off, and from that point forward, this anxiety kicks in where you just worry and worry… this cyclical, terrible nature. – Scott Snyder
Jim LampleyWedding I wear my wedding ring. We talk about when we’re going to get married again, which we hope is going to take place some time in this incredibly hectic calendar year. – Jim Lampley
Karen Armstrong I have a very sharp tongue, I’m very impatient, and it’s a lifelong struggle. – Karen Armstrong
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