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“The term 'income inequality' is a bit misleading because it suggests in a somewhat pejorative way that the rich are getting richer at the expense of the poor.”

Quote by Edward Lazear

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Edward Lazear is a renowned economist, born on August 17, 1948. He has extensive research in the field of economics, particularly in labor economics and human capital. Professor Lazear served as the Chief Economist of the United States Department of Labor and held a professorship at Stanford University. more

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