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“Whether the flavour of economic advice you like is conservative or liberal, you will find that flavour available from some 'reputable' economist, since there is no single standard to which all 'reputable' economists must repair.”

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Barbara Bergmann
Barbara Bergmann

Barbara Bergmann was an outstanding economist known for her research in labor economics and gender economics. Born on July 20, 1927, she passed away on April 5, 2015. Professor Bergmann had a distinguished academic career, focusing on the study of gender wage gaps, work-family balance, and gender discrimination. more

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