“most economists, like doctors, are reluctant to make predictions, and those who make them are seldom accurate. The economy, like the human body, is a highly complex system whose workings are not thoroughly understood.”
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Alice Rivlin
Alice Rivlin is an accomplished American economist and politician, known for her extensive experience in public policy and economics, particularly in budget and fiscal policy. She served as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the United States. more
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