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# Lawrence Fertig

(1898–1986)   Journalist

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Lawrence Fertig was a journalist.

## Quick Facts About Lawrence Fertig

Born March 19, 1898

Died October 26, 1986

Profession Journalist

## About Lawrence Fertig

advertising executive, libertarian economist... \| Lawrence W. Fertig (1898–1986) was an American advertising executive and a libertarian journalist and economic commentator.

##  Quotes by Lawrence Fertig

> [Whenever there is some trouble in any area of the economy, the simplest solution to many people is "Let the government fix…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/lawrence-fertig/whenever-there-is-some-trouble-in-any-area-of-the-economy-the/)

Lawrence Fertig

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> [A virtue of the free enterprise system is that it offers every individual the greatest opportunity for self expression.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/lawrence-fertig/a-virtue-of-the-free-enterprise-system-is-that-it-offers-every/)

Lawrence Fertig

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