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Quote by Arnold Kling

“Constitutional provisions are not barriers to government misconduct. At best, they can be speed bumps.”

Quote by Arnold Kling

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Arnold Kling is an American economist known for his insightful views on technological change and macroeconomic policy. He has worked at the Federal Reserve Bank and Bell Labs, and served as a professor of economics at George Mason University. more

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