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“The best mental effort in the game of business is concentrated on the major problem of securing the consumer's dollar before the other fellow gets it.”

Quote by Stuart Chase

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Stuart Chase was an American economist renowned for his contributions to economic forecasting and his influential books on economics. Born on March 8, 1888, in Canton, Ohio, he passed away on November 16, 1985. Chase's work focused on the application of economic principles to public policy and business decisions, and he was a pioneer in the field of economic forecasting. His writings, including 'The Road to Plenty' and 'The Conquest of Poverty', have had a lasting impact on economic thought and policy. more

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