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Can anyone identify and enumerate the "tests for genius" that Ramsey passed? Edit: Found them. They are Samuelson's own criteria: 1. Test of Time: Samuelson s
by jaco6 2y ago
Can anyone identify and enumerate the "tests for genius" that Ramsey passed?
Edit: Found them. They are Samuelson's own criteria:
1. Test of Time: Samuelson suggested that the work of a genius economist should stand the test of time, remaining relevant and influential long after its initial publication.
2. Transcendence of Paradigms: Genius economists should be able to transcend prevailing paradigms and make significant contributions that reshape the field of economics.
3. Originality and Creativity: Samuelson emphasized the importance of originality and creativity in the work of genius economists, highlighting their ability to generate novel ideas and insights.
4. Broad Influence: Genius economists should have a broad influence beyond their own specialized areas of research, impacting the broader discipline of economics.
5. Impact on Policy: Samuelson suggested that the work of genius economists should have practical implications and influence policy-making decisions.
6. Pedagogical Impact: Genius economists should also have a significant impact on economic education, shaping the way economics is taught and understood by future generations of students.
- AtlasBarfed 2y agoYeah but economics is fundamentally shaped by the theories that validate and authorize the rich to be as rich as they want. The field of economics is fatally poisoned by it. I'm obviously pretty cynical about the dismal conscience, particularly because it has proven almost useless in crafting broad policy in the age of global warming and sharp environmental decline. Quite to the contrary "economics" has been used to maximize consumption, and has little application in any other context. Any real genius of economics would tear the whole teetering tower of self importance to the ground.