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Simon Constable – Former Fed Chief Found Economists “Useless,” New Book Says

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“During my lifetime, the subject has become much more mathematical, much more abstract, and much more useless in terms of contributing to effective public policy,” Volcker told Bowmaker in an interview for the book. Forbes.  Simon Constable - Former Fed Chief Found Economists “Useless,” New Book Says

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“During my lifetime, the subject has become much more mathematical, much more abstract, and much more useless in terms of contributing to effective public policy,” Volcker told Bowmaker in an interview for the book.

Forbes. 

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Mike Norman is an economist and veteran trader whose career has spanned over 30 years on Wall Street. He is a former member and trader on the CME, NYMEX, COMEX and NYFE and he managed money for one of the largest hedge funds and ran a prop trading desk for Credit Suisse.

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