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“Change requires individuals who recognize that new things can be done and who take the initiative to get them done ... The existing bureaucracies, public and private, will not take on the job of changing what is.”

Quote by Lester Thurow

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Lester Thurow was an American economist renowned for his research on economic globalization and technological change. He taught economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and served as a consultant to various academic institutions and international organizations. more

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