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“We faced a crisis caused by the Federal Reserve, the corporate tax system, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the Community Reinvestment Act. But the response of many people in Washington was to blame it on capitalism.”

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David Boaz
David Boaz

David Boaz is an American author known for his research on libertarianism and classical liberalism. Born on August 29, 1953, he is the executive vice president and chief researcher at the Cato Institute. Boaz's work spans various fields, including political philosophy, economic freedom, and civil liberties. more

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