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“The tourist business is a trap, it is a tained honey; Man clearly should have stayed in bed, and not invented money.”

Quote by Kenneth E. Boulding

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Kenneth E. Boulding

Kenneth E. Boulding was a renowned economist, born on January 18, 1910, and passed away on March 18, 1993. His research in economics covered a wide range of fields, particularly in general systems theory, conflict theory, and peace studies. more

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