Not only are the theoretical foundations of some areas of economics dubious but the profession is (particularly at the high levels) very money-driven and, in so

Not only are the theoretical foundations of some areas of economics dubious but the profession is (particularly at the high levels) very money-driven and, in some cases, very morally dubious. Some professors and academics are paid hefty sums to write papers that support and influence important policies.[0] Please watch the Inside Job for an example of how money goes around the high strata of the economics profession. [0] https://www.propublica.org/article/these-professors-make-more-than-thousand-bucks-hour-peddling-mega-mergers https://www.propublica.org/article/these-professors-make-mor...