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 thousand economists think you a fool.”
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.
Question median‑voter politics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public discourse
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can experts influence policy?
- What are the risks of median‑voter focus?
Majority may be misinformed.