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Quote by F. A. Harper

“Not in government or force, not in slavery or war, but in the creative, and thereby spiritual, power of freedom, shall our inspiration be found.”

Quote by F. A. Harper

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F. A. Harper was an influential American economist known for his contributions to the field of public choice theory. Born on February 7, 1905, Harper's work focused on the application of economic principles to political decision-making. He passed away on April 21, 1973. more

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