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“Well-roundedness comes not from sitting in a classroom but from experiencing the larger world.”

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Alex Tabarrok is a prominent economist born in 1966. He is known for his extensive research in the field of economics, particularly in innovation, economic growth, and digital currencies. Professor Tabarrok holds a position at the University of Arizona and is the editor of the Marginal Revolution journal. His research has had a significant impact on economic theory and practice. more

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“I encourage everyone I know to sign an organ donor card, but if someone doesn't want to sign, that's his or her choice. If someone isn't willing to give an organ, however, why should that person be allowed to receive an organ?”

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“As far as wages are concerned, the only difference between immigration and birth is that birth takes longer.”

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“Hollywood wants its heroes to be virtuous, but it defines virtue in a way that excludes any action that is self-interested. If virtue means putting others ahead of self, then it's clear that most people, let alone most capitalists, aren't very virtuous.”

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