The One Dead Giveaway That Somebody Is Absolutely Clueless About Economics

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The One Dead Giveaway That Somebody Is Absolutely Clueless About Economics

Ben Johnson

The comedian Bill Engvall, who announced he’s retiring from comedy this year, made a career by saying that stupid people “should have to wear signs that just say, ‘I’m stupid.’ That way you wouldn’t rely on them.”

In the complicated world of economics, there is a similar sign you can look for that will instantly tell you the author has no idea what he or she is talking about. It’s a simple turn of phrase which, once you’ve seen it, you’ll never be able to unsee; you will always know the author has no comprehension of his chosen topic.

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