Economics Quote by Jean Tirole
““When we think about an economic problem, the first answer that occurs to us is not always the correct one.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Economic Analysis of Markets, 2010
Economic problems often have intuitive but incorrect initial solutions; deeper analysis is needed to find the right answer.
In simple terms: First ideas may be wrong.
Question assumptions before deciding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy design
- business strategy
- public debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you making?
- How can you test them?
Complex problems may lack clear data, leading to premature conclusions.