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“It is what makes the reform process an art, not just a science. You have to develop a strategy that tells you what reform measures you should follow and in what sequence.”

Quote by Vaclav Klaus

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Vaclav Klaus
Vaclav Klaus

Václav Klaus, born on June 19, 1941, is a former President of the Czech Republic. He has a strong academic background in economics and political science, serving as a professor of economics at the University of Economics in Prague. During his presidency, Klaus was committed to promoting economic reforms in the Czech Republic and the process of European integration. more

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