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Thorstein Veblen

"Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure."

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"It seems only easier when money is involved."

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"A farmer is a magician who produces money from the mud."

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"You don't make money from peace.You make money from wars!"

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"However, it may occur that we will find ourselves using a variety of fuel sources to give us the energy we need support our lifestyles and boost our economy."

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"In capitalist nation, all is decided by money."

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"They only let us live in millions for the sake of the economy. I don't know what will happen by the time they figure out how to run the economy without the people."

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"Our economy is creating jobs and giving businesses the conditions they need to invest and succeed."

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"With a strong domestic economy, low national unemployment at 5 percent, and increasing retail sales, the picture should look rosy. But one look at the trade deficit changes all of that."

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"After graduating in engineering I went to the University of Kansas to get an MA in economics as a vehicle for allowing me to decide if I wanted to continue in economics."

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"The rest is a mere matter of detail, to be settled with judgment, discretion, and caution."

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