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“I think actually the American people are pretty realistic. In polls they ask what do you think of the president's policies. Is he on the right track? They say yes. They ask them how long will it take for the economy to recover. And people are saying two years.”

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Austan Goolsbee
Austan Goolsbee

Austan Goolsbee is an accomplished American economist specializing in macroeconomics and public policy. He has held significant academic and governmental roles, including serving as the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Barack Obama. Goolsbee's research interests include tax policy, economic growth, and labor markets. more

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