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“No man bears more responsibility for the present worldwide financial crisis and coming depression than Alan Greenspan.”

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Bill Bonner
Bill Bonner

Bill Bonner, born on September 8, 1948, is a renowned author. His works cover a range of fields including economics, politics, and investment, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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