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“Government bailouts are like potato chips: You can't stop with just one.”

Quote by Thomas Sowell

Book:The Thomas Sowell Reader

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The Thomas Sowell Reader

This book compiles a selection of Thomas Sowell's writings, offering insights into economics, race, culture, and social policy. Sowell's work is characterized by its analytical rigor and its exploration of the complexities of human behavior and societal structures. more

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Thomas Sowell is a renowned economist, born on June 30, 1930. His research spans across various fields such as economic policy, race, and social issues, having a profound impact on economics and the social sciences. more

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