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I actually profoundly think the world's a better place when economics is fairly boring... The more boring the better.


Evan Davis

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EVAN HUNTER I got a B.A. from Hunter College, worked as a school teacher, a lobster salesman, and a literary age...
EVAN HUNTER Depending on what I'm working on, I come to the writing desk with entirely different mindsets. W...
EVAN HUNTER The only way Democrats can govern in this country is by making common cause with moderates and indep...
EVAN BAYH It's important to be thoughtful and mindful about the things you say to other people.
EVAN SPIEGEL