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The classic response is "nothing". That being said, getting 4 out of 5 economists to agree on something doesn't mean it's right. Most economists will tell you
by amattn 16y ago
The classic response is "nothing".
That being said, getting 4 out of 5 economists to agree on something doesn't mean it's right. Most economists will tell you that public policy works best when you have the capability/political will to iterate on solutions. Not unlike a startup really.
- sliverstorm 16y agoI was shocked when I didn't get an empty white page.
- mdda 16y agoThat's because the media loves an argument, and politicians love lobbyists... When most economists see a debate between 'experts' on CNN (or Fox) I'm sure they're shaking their heads and sighing. Imagine seeing a debate on TV about the merits of Java vs Windows - with the two experts being marketing people from Oracle and Microsoft. The whole thing would be a facepalm for HN readers - except that to an outsider, it would sound like a clash of brilliant minds.