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> listen to economists Did anyone ever keep track of how often economists turn out to be right about anything? I didn't, but have the feeling that it isn't mu

by amelius 5mo ago

> listen to economists Did anyone ever keep track of how often economists turn out to be right about anything? I didn't, but have the feeling that it isn't much better than flipping a coin.

corimaith 5mo ago
Reality is messy. But they are the ones at least thinking the most about this, and I'd say the coin is still overall weighted in their favour than listening to an uninformed opinion.
- amelius 5mo ago
  That could be true, but the self-reflection could be a lot better.