Episode 21 - Why Economists Disagree

Episode 21 January 25, 2019 00:54:24
Episode 21 - Why Economists Disagree
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Episode 21 - Why Economists Disagree

Jan 25 2019 | 00:54:24

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Show Notes

Despite general agreement on the academic theory behind economics, the implementation of those findings into society usually leads to disagreement. There are simply too many variables within a society to achieve a consensus. So with the unpredictable nature of individuals, how can economists even begin to predict the results of their theories?

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