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The 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 under
by DrScientist 2y ago
The 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...