Skip to content

Differences Quote by Bryan Caplan

“There is a small minority of well-educated people with relatively sensible views on economics, and an extremely tiny minority of economists with highly sensible views. Then there's everybody else. ... To win, a politician needs to please the median voter. It makes little difference if a few…” quote by Bryan Caplan
Download Open image
“There is a small minority of well-educated people with relatively sensible views on economics, and an extremely tiny minority of economists with highly sensible views. Then there's everybody else. ... To win, a politician needs to please the median voter. It makes little difference if a few thousand economists think you a fool.”

Bryan Caplan

About This Quote

Few educated people have sensible economics views; politicians chase median voters, ignoring expert advice.

In simple terms: Experts are rare; politicians follow majority.

Key Takeaway

Question median‑voter politics.

Themes

economics politics expertise

Mood

critical analytical

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • public discourse
  • education

Key Concepts

political science economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can experts influence policy?
  • What are the risks of median‑voter focus?
A Different Perspective

Majority may be misinformed.

4.1 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Bryan Caplan

Explore all 14 Bryan Caplan quotes

More Differences quotes

Browse all 8,110 Differences quotes