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title: "3 Peter R. Orszag Quotes - Famous Economist (Protecting the American homeland)"
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# Peter R. Orszag

(1968)   Economist

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Peter R. Orszag is an economist, best known for *Protecting the American homeland*.

## Quick Facts About Peter R. Orszag

Born December 16, 1968

Profession Economist

Notable works Protecting the American homeland

## About Peter R. Orszag

Peter Richard Orszag is an American business executive and former government official. He is the chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of Lazard.

##  Quotes by Peter R. Orszag

> [ If you didn't auction the \[CO2\] permits, it would represent the largest corporate welfare program that has ever been enacted in the… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/peter-r-orszag/if-you-didn-t-auction-the-co2-permits-it-would-represent-the-largest/)

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[Auctions](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/auctions/)

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> [The government could either raise $100 by selling allowances and then give that amount in cash to particular businesses and individuals, or…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/peter-r-orszag/the-government-could-either-raise-100-by-selling-allowances-and-then/)

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[Allowance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/allowance/)

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> [Something that's unsustainable, like a dysfunctional relationship, can go on longer than you expect, and then end faster and messier than you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/peter-r-orszag/something-that-s-unsustainable-like-a-dysfunctional-relationship-can/)

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[Dysfunctional](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dysfunctional/)

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