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> It’s the Economist; if you need a source, they’re available on Google Scholar. For the record, I don't know what Economist you've been reading, but the Econo
by pasabagi 5y ago
> It’s the Economist; if you need a source, they’re available on Google Scholar.
For the record, I don't know what Economist you've been reading, but the Economist I know is about as factually accurate as most media publications (that is, not particularly). Not to mention, even if this was an article written by an academic expert in the field, a source would be basic table stakes.
- JumpCrisscross 5y ago> the Economist I know is about as factually accurate as most media publications We agree. I meant that an article appearing in the Economist doesn't need to source every detail, particularly when it's a widely-accessible and well-known statistic.
- pasabagi 5y agoThanks for the clarification. That said, as an aside, I find it a bit worrying sometimes that the basic facts of our public conversation are provided without sources, or even in many cases, particular care or diligence.