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Well, they were completely right in studying history, but maybe they should have studied better economics too.
by rcarmo 2y ago
Well, they were completely right in studying history, but maybe they should have studied better economics too.
- DrScientist 2y agoThe most common degree for UK politicians is PPE - politics, philosophy and economics. I'm not sure the problem is an understanding of economics, it's an understanding of how the real world works, and how to make it better - they are often too easily swayed by big lobby groups with vested interests.
- rcarmo 2y agoWell, at least we have more lawyers in the EU…
- DrScientist 2y agoLaw is also pretty common in the UK - though behind the accountants. Science and engineering isn't even a category for occupational background of UK MPs in the following report. https://www.smith-institute.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Who-Governs-Britain.pdf https://www.smith-institute.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/1...