"The purpose of studying economics is not to acquire a set of ready-made answers to economic questions, but to learn how to avoid being deceived by economists."
by:
Joan Robinson
(1903-1983) Economist, professor at Cambridge University
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Too funny, too true, too often. In the vain given, absolutely - the 5 stars is for that narrow scope.
 -- Mike, Norwalk     
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    Absolutely true.
     -- anonymous     
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    A recently retired ( and much-too quickly dead ) minister, confronted with disputation re: choice of two hymnals ( the old .. and the new ) at one time had suggested to the congregation that maybe instead of "either/or" we might consider "both/and." BOTH hymnals are now in the pews and we are "twice-blest," given the choice ! Re: Ms. Robinson's "either/or," may I raise the question as to whether or not the "studying" might serve two functions: "both/and" ?
     -- Bob Leavitt, Charlotte, VT     
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     -- jim k, austin tx      
     
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