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“Many of the wonderful achievements of the 20th century were the result of the pursuit of profits. Unfortunately, demagoguery has led to profits becoming a dirty word. Nonprofit is seen as more righteous, particularly when people pompously stand before us and declare, 'We're a nonprofit organization.'”

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Walter E. Williams
Walter E. Williams

Walter E. Williams is a distinguished economist born on June 30, 1936. He has made significant contributions to the field of economics, particularly in the areas of free-market theory and racial relations. Professor Williams has taught at several universities and authored several best-selling books, his views and theories have had a profound impact on both academia and the public. more

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