There are many people who would disagree with your thoughts on economists being rigorous - at least about data that is relevant. For instance, this article ( h

There are many people who would disagree with your thoughts on economists being rigorous - at least about data that is relevant. For instance, this article ( https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theatlantic.com/amp/article/390063/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theatlantic.com/amp/article... ). This joke probably sums up what many people think of economists: Q: Why did God create economists? A: In order to make weather forecasters look good.