Economic Quote by James Meade
“I have learned as much in the last three years as in any other comparable period of my life, but with an added realisation of how little over a half century of study one has in fact managed to learn of the whole range of economic policy issues.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Policy Lecture, James Meade, 1970s
Acknowledges the vastness of economic knowledge versus limited personal study.
In simple terms: Economics is huge; we learn little.
Accept limits, keep learning.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- education planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we prioritize learning in economics?
- What areas deserve more focus?
May discourage deeper study.