I think here there's some truth to both propositions (why are people so black or white in their thinking when the world is always shades of grey?) Clearly with

I think here there's some truth to both propositions (why are people so black or white in their thinking when the world is always shades of grey?) Clearly without demand (consumers with money) you can't create jobs in the economy. Just as clearly, without entrepreneurs willing to take the risk and put in the effort, and the investors who fund them, you can't create those jobs either. So the truth of the matter is that economics is complex, and you need plucky entrepreneurs, wealthy investors, and consumers with lots of disposable income to create jobs, among a whole host of motivations, cultural and societal influences, international trade and agreements, infrastructure, even healthcare, and other human factors.