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“A stronger yuan could lead to greater Chinese asset accumulation in the U.S. and elsewhere.”

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Gary Becker was a distinguished economist known for his research on human capital, criminology, demography, labor economics, and public choice. His interdisciplinary approach applied economic principles to non-market areas, making significant contributions to the development of economics. more

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