Quotes by Edgar Fiedler

Edgar Fiedler (1924-2017) was a prominent American economist and notable public servant, whose insights into fiscal policy and economic forecasting shaped governmental decision-making in the latter half of the 20th century. Initially serving as a professor at the University of Maryland, Fiedler later took on roles within the U.S. Treasury and the Council of Economic Advisers. His legacy endures through his influential writings and steadfast commitment to understanding economic trends, fostering informed policy discussions that remain relevant today.

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"Ask five economists and you'll get five different answers - six if one went to Harvard."

Edgar Fiedler

"If you have to forecast, forecast often."

Edgar Fiedler

"The herd instinct among forecasters makes sheep look like independent thinkers."

Edgar Fiedler

"He who lives by the crystal ball soon learns to eat ground glass."

Edgar Fiedler

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