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“Spread the truth-the laws of economics are like the laws of engineering. One set of laws works everywhere.”

Quote by Lawrence Summers

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Lawrence Summers

American economist who served as the Undersecretary for International Affairs at the United States Department of the Treasury. Born on November 30, 1954. more

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