I believe the most concerning aspect is that, with the growing global trend of anti-intellectualism across the political spectrum, many individuals are beginning to believe that their economic “beliefs” or what their favorite politicians suggest are equally valid as what decades of economic theory and research have established. Even worse are those who dismiss experts in order to somehow hold onto their utopian views as if they have finally solved macroeconomics.
I think you said it best. It feels like vibes are influencing our policies. Since controversy sells people are ignoring the experts like yourself and flocking to those who makes things entertaining. I am surprised that financial and economic literacy is a topic with bipartisan support yet there is nothing in a lit of states. Ever since becoming an adjunct i do my best to econ relatable and fun. The alternative is nothing anyone wants.
Great work, Dr. A! I'm curious if we'll ever know the suppy vs. demand pull for bad news. I there's definitely a demand for news that conforms to people's prior beliefs.
I believe the most concerning aspect is that, with the growing global trend of anti-intellectualism across the political spectrum, many individuals are beginning to believe that their economic “beliefs” or what their favorite politicians suggest are equally valid as what decades of economic theory and research have established. Even worse are those who dismiss experts in order to somehow hold onto their utopian views as if they have finally solved macroeconomics.
I think you said it best. It feels like vibes are influencing our policies. Since controversy sells people are ignoring the experts like yourself and flocking to those who makes things entertaining. I am surprised that financial and economic literacy is a topic with bipartisan support yet there is nothing in a lit of states. Ever since becoming an adjunct i do my best to econ relatable and fun. The alternative is nothing anyone wants.
In the world of clout chasing and clicks, it is hard to stay away from that temptation. I will continue to focus on the truth, the economic truth.
Great work, Dr. A! I'm curious if we'll ever know the suppy vs. demand pull for bad news. I there's definitely a demand for news that conforms to people's prior beliefs.
Thanks, Jadrian. We need more balanced economic news that is factual.