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We do not need to understand economics in order to experience the benefits of freedom of exchange and production. But we may very well need to understand economics in order to sustain and maintain the institutional framework that enables us to realize the benefits that flow from freedom of exchange and production.

Peter Boettke

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Peter Boettke
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: January 3
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