> I find it ironic that publications such as the NYT which often (rightfully IMO) put a lot of weight on the scientific consensus on issues such as climate chan

> I find it ironic that publications such as the NYT which often (rightfully IMO) put a lot of weight on the scientific consensus on issues such as climate change, are much more reactionary when it comes to issues such as free trade, relying more an personal antidotes and political rhetoric. That's because economics is a social study, not a science.