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“'Murphys law of economic policy': Economists have the least influence on policy where they know the most and are most agreed; they have the most influence on policy where they know the least and disagree most vehemently.”

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Alan Blinder
Alan Blinder

Alan Blinder is a renowned economist, born on October 14, 1945. He has made extensive research and contributions in the field of economics, particularly in the areas of monetary policy and macroeconomic analysis. more

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