"Everyone who has had problems with the teaching of mainstream economics as a means to lessen inequality now have more evidence." So when I read most of the ar

"Everyone who has had problems with the teaching of mainstream economics as a means to lessen inequality now have more evidence." So when I read most of the articles regarding this book, all I can picture is a slew of angry mob-like people shouting: Those pesky economists must be wrong! This guy is saying stuff we all like to hear, therefore he is correct! Indeed, the public is fickle, and will naturally gravitate to what feels good and re-affirms what they feel is true. There has been a growing mistrust of intellectuals of late, and it's because people are dissatisfied. Intellectuals have been losing the media war with the government.