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“Coolidge showed that the best government was the one that got out of the way. When he refrained, the economy grew, the Ku Klux Klan faded, and Americans got Model A's and automobiles.”

Quote by Amity Shlaes

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Amity Shlaes is an American author known for her in-depth research into the history of American economics. Her works often focus on American economic policies and their impact on history. Born on September 10, 1960, Shlaes graduated from Harvard University with a dual degree in economics and political science. more

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