About Quote by Thomas Piketty
“Economists have put themselves in a position where what they are doing is supposed to be impossible to understand for outsiders, so they dont even talk - sometimes not even with their girlfriend or boyfriend or friends - about what they are doing.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public lecture on economics, 2020
Economists often isolate their work, making it inaccessible and rarely discuss it even with close friends, creating an opaque field.
In simple terms: Economists keep their work secret, limiting public understanding.
Key Takeaway
Promote transparency and open dialogue in economics.
Themes
communication
transparency
public understanding
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
commentary
educational
When to use this quote
- teaching economics
- policy advising
- media interviews
Key Concepts
knowledge sharing
academic culture
interdisciplinary collaboration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can economists make their work more relatable?
- What role should public communication play in academia?
A Different Perspective
Complexity of economic models may still be hard to simplify.
