Austan Goolsbee
1969
5
Quotes
Biography
Austan Goolsbee is an American economist and former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. Born on August 18, 1969, in Waco, Texas, Goolsbee is a professor of economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is known for his expertise in public policy and economic issues, having served in various economic advisory roles in the government. Goolsbee was a key economic advisor to President Barack Obama during his presidency and played a significant role in shaping economic policies.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
The world economy is expanding and it's a great time to be an American.
2
Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital.
3
Economics is about understanding motivations and incentives.
4
Sometimes, when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
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The facts are the facts. Even if they're inconvenient, they are still the facts.