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# Edward Lazear

(1948–2020)   Economist

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Edward Lazear was an economist.

## Quick Facts About Edward Lazear

Born August 17, 1948

Died November 23, 2020

Profession Economist

## About Edward Lazear

American economist (1948-2020)... \| Edward Paul Lazear was an American economist, the Morris Arnold and Nona Jean Cox Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and the Davies Family Professor of Economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

##  Quotes by Edward Lazear

> [The only way to eliminate the deficit in the long run is through growth.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edward-lazear/the-only-way-to-eliminate-the-deficit-in-the-long-run-is-through/)

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[Deficit](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/deficit/)

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> [One of the things we worry about when we cut the tax on gasoline is that it basically stimulates additional use.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edward-lazear/one-of-the-things-we-worry-about-when-we-cut-the-tax-on-gasoline-is/)

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[Cutting](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cutting/)

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> [The term 'income inequality' is a bit misleading because it suggests in a somewhat pejorative way that the rich are getting richer…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edward-lazear/the-term-income-inequality-is-a-bit-misleading-because-it-suggests-in/)

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[Bits](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bits/)

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> [It is a little surprising given the strength of the economy that there is a perception - at least among some of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edward-lazear/it-is-a-little-surprising-given-the-strength-of-the-economy-that/)

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[Economy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/economy/)

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