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“What would the people who sold us goods do with the money? They'd get dollars. What would they do with the dollars? Eat them?!”

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Milton Friedman

Milton Friedman was a renowned economist known for his contributions to the field of free-market economics. His research in monetary economics, consumer behavior, and tax policy has had a profound impact. more

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