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> 3 & 4 are blatantly false. Economics isn't concerned with morality or demographics (beyond the study of their statistical facts). I don't think that's correc
by CharlesColeman 8y ago
> 3 & 4 are blatantly false. Economics isn't concerned with morality or demographics (beyond the study of their statistical facts).
I don't think that's correct. Economic theories make statements about the distribution of resources, which is an
intensely moral question. They also tend to be tightly wrapped up with political ideology, which makes them even more moral.
- defaultprimate 8y agoIt isn't though, it's entirely objective.
- CharlesColeman 8y ago> It isn't though, it's entirely objective. That's an extraordinarily strong claim that requires some extraordinary evidence and exposition. When economics intersects with politics, business, laymen, or reality I think it only has pretensions of objectivity.
- defaultprimate 8y agoSubjective conclusions and actions based on objective data do not make the data any less objective.
- Nasrudith 8y agoThose are implications really - as are political ideologies based upon what people do with it. Similarly demographics are a reflection of current society - it doesn't tell you /why/ it is the case. Pointing out that the true father may have implications for a family and society but that doesn't make genetics a moral question.
- defaultprimate 8y agoReally appreciate this comment. It's succinct and eloquently states the sentiment I was trying to express.
- CharlesColeman 8y ago> Those are implications really - as are political ideologies based upon what people do with it. When programmers talk about economics, they're pretty much always talking about the implications and political ideologies that surround them, not the abstract nuances of some theory for its own sake.