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Quote by Greg Mankiw

“If you take from a theory only the conclusions you like and discard the rest, you are using the theory as a drunkard uses a lamp post-for support rather than illumination.”

Quote by Greg Mankiw

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Greg Mankiw is a renowned economist and author. Born on February 3, 1958, he is known for his extensive research and teaching in the field of economics. Mankiw's work spans various areas including macroeconomics, microeconomics, and international economics, and his book 'Principles of Economics' is widely used as a textbook in universities worldwide. more

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