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Jeff Rubin
Jeff Rubin

Jeff Rubin is an economist born on August 24, 1954. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Montreal and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Toronto. Rubin's research focuses on energy, environment, and macroeconomics. His works include 'The End of Growth: The Economic Decline of the Oil-Producing Countries'. more

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