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“The federal government has made explicit and implicit promises to millions of people, but has put no money aside in order to keep those promises. Some of you may wonder where Bernie Madoff got the idea for his Ponzi scheme. Clearly he was studying federal entitlement policy.”

Quote by John C. Goodman

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John C. Goodman

John C. Goodman is a distinguished economist born in 1946. He has made significant contributions to the field of economics, particularly in healthcare and tax policy. Goodman's research has had a profound impact on policymakers and the public. more

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