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“So, you could often say things are terrible and that accounts for what happened, or things are really bright, and that accounts for what happened. Often, the real explanation for what happened is much more subtle and interesting and involves maybe small shocks or what a couple people did on a Wednesday morning that changed the arc of history.”

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Cass Sunstein is a prominent legal scholar and academic, recognized for his work in law and behavioral economics. Born on September 21, 1954, he has made substantial contributions to the fields of law and public policy. Sunstein has held significant academic positions at Harvard Law School and the University of Chicago Law School, and has also served in government roles, including as the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs under the Obama administration. His research has covered a broad range of legal and economic issues, and he is the author of several influential books and articles. more

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