There is no reason inherent ...

There is no reason inherent in the real resources available to us why we cannot move rapidly within the next two or three years to a state of genuine full employment.
 William Vickrey

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Practically, the desirable situation ought to be one in which any reasonably responsible person willing to accept available employment can find a job paying a living wage within 48 hours.
 William Vickrey
The great increase in longevity has produced a surge in the desire to accumulate assets for retirement. It has outpaced the ability of the private sector to produce assets, so we need a larger government debt.
 William Vickrey
Balancing a nominal budget will solve nothing, and attempting to achieve such a spurious balance will produce much mischief.
 William Vickrey