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A clear lesson of history is that a 'sine qua non' for sustained economic recovery following a financial crisis is a thoroughgoing repair of the financial system.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The key to recovering from a financial crisis is to fully address and fix the financial system.
Janet Yellen emphasizes that history has shown us that a crucial requirement for lasting economic recovery after a financial crisis is a comprehensive overhaul of the financial system. This indicates that merely addressing superficial issues is insufficient; instead, a deep and thorough repair is necessary to foster stability and growth in the economy.
Themes
Economic RecoveryFinancial CrisisRepairSystemThoroughgoing
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at an economic conference might use this quote to emphasize the need for systemic reforms in the financial sector.
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