"Doug was a treasure and so versatile in his talents that he made a remarkably wide range of contributions to Wonderlust, all the while being cleverly amusing and fun to work with. We will miss him so much!" - Chris

"He has contributed immeasurably to all of our lives for so many years, in so many ways. He so often provided the framework of thought within which we could collectively be more productive, most always with humor and goodwill. What a loss we have had!" - Bob

"We have all lost a very special friend. Those of us connected with Wonderlust, MSU and our entire community. 'Larger than life' is a most appropriate descriptor. Always upbeat and full of humor, energy and graciousness. How I will miss my friend." - Cathy

"Losing Doug is a stunning loss and we will miss him greatly. Here’s an excerpt from an email he sent me when I asked some questions about his online presentation on MT economy and taxation:

'Kathryn, you aren't supposed to actually THINK about what I said! Just sit back in reverential awe and wonder!' 😁 Doug Young

Can’t you just see his mock indignation?" - Kathryn

"Doug was a special person and friend to us all." - John

"Doug was the most playful economist I've ever met. I've always appreciated his vibrant, playfulness and optimism." - Linda

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