“To investors, job creation is a second-order effect. Market participants care first about interest rates, exchange rates, bond prices and the one great factor that affects all three: the long-term solvency of a bond company called the U.S. government.”
Quote by Amity Shlaes
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Amity Shlaes
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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