"He was also an economist, and told me that there wasn't an economist born who could stand the idea that the economy would run better (i.e. free market) without

"He was also an economist, and told me that there wasn't an economist born who could stand the idea that the economy would run better (i.e. free market) without their "help"." What exactly are you saying? Economists tend to lean somewhat libertarian, though like any field, there are a range of political opinions.