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“Credit is a promise to deliver money. It will produce GDP but you'll create credit... So you reach a certain point that that you can't do that anymore... There are choices. And how do we best support, apportion the money? How much is going to be transferred?”

Quote by Ray Dalio

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Ray Dalio, born in 1949, is a renowned American businessman, investor, and the founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's largest hedge funds. He is known for his unique investment philosophy and successful corporate management. more

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