Cards Quote by Stephen Moore
“Question: Why does anyone bother to listen to economists anymore? The profession has become an embarrassment, and the most respected economists have shown themselves to have as much predictive power as a deck of tarot cards.”
About This Quote
Critiques the diminishing credibility of economists, comparing their forecasts to random fortune‑telling.
In simple terms: Economists seem unreliable now.
Key Takeaway
Question skepticism toward economic predictions.
Themes
credibility
prediction
expertise
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- investment decisions
- media consumption
- academic discourse
Key Concepts
epistemic uncertainty
public trust
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we still rely on economists?
- How can the field improve its predictive power?
A Different Perspective
Economics still offers valuable frameworks despite failures.
![“I don't see [ Trainspotting ] as an albatross, I see it more as a calling card. It's got me out to Hollywood, I've got a good agent, I've got a good manager, I'm getting a lot of work out there and doing a lot of stuff - getting a lot of film projects on the go.” quote by Irvine Welsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/918/irvine-welsh-843_agents_i-don-t-see-trainspotting-as-an-albatros_7750.jpg)
