“Economists have allowed themselves to walk into a trap where we say we can forecast, but no serious economist thinks we can. You don't expect dentists to be able to forecast how many teeth you'll have when you're 80. You expect them to give good advice and fix problems.”

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The Undercover Economist

2005

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Dear undercover economist

2009

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The Logic of Life

2008

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