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“Donating money to a few of my favorite free-market organizations used to be a pleasant duty, but now I'm literally inundated with demands from hundreds of think tanks and public-policy groups, all vying for my limited funds”

Quote by Mark Skousen

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Mark Skousen is an American economist born in 1947. He is known for his extensive research and teaching in the field of economics, particularly in macroeconomics and investment theory. Professor Skousen has held teaching positions at several renowned universities and has authored numerous economics textbooks. more

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