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I think you're overestimating the homogeneity of the field and underestimating the degree to which most economists understand (and in many cases agree with) the

I think you're overestimating the homogeneity of the field and underestimating the degree to which most economists understand (and in many cases agree with) the issues you're raising. Plus, finance is not the same is economics and you seem to be conflating the two.

bjhoops1 8y ago
Their definitely is a difference between academic economists vs the "economists" who direct policy in the halls of power.
- tomrod 8y ago
  Please name some individuals that come to mind.
  - FabHK 8y ago
    Not GP. Krugman frequently makes this point though, and highlights the economic incompetence of Trump's "economists", eg here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/23/opinion/federal-reserve-john-taylor.html https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/23/opinion/federal-reserve-j... https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/02/opinion/trump-trade-war.html https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/02/opinion/trump-trade-war.h...