Quote by Harry Browne on Politicians and Economics

„Politicians are notoriously economically illiterate. And even when they know what would be the right thing, we don't really expect them to do it.“

Harry Edson BrowneHarry Browne criticizes politicians’ economic illiteracy and questions whether they will act responsibly.
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Harry Edson Browne was an American writer, libertarian political activist, and investment advisor.

Harry Browne criticizes politicians’ economic illiteracy and the low expectation that they will act responsibly.


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Harry Browne quote about politicians and economic understanding

Harry Edson Browne (1933–2006) was an American writer, libertarian political activist, and investment advisor. He was the Libertarian Party’s presidential nominee in 1996 and 2000. Through his books and political activities, he advocated personal freedom, limited government, and voluntary cooperation.

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