About Quote by Tim Harford

“I think you have to be a mathematician to appreciate how full of shit economists are, how astrological their equations are.”

— Cory Doctorow

Economics exists to make astrology look respectable.

— John Kenneth Galbraith

It is thus hardly surprising that so many of the great minds in recent history have concerned themselves with economic matters. Indeed, they have…

— Paul Zane Pilzer

“[Economics] is all about observing the world with genuine curiosity and admitting that it is full of mysteries”

— Steven E. Landsburg

“We used to think God made us in His image, and that meant we were special, until science told us we just evolved that…

— Adam Roberts

Our popular economics writers, however, are not in the business of giving their readers a ringside seat on the research action; with no exception…

— Paul Krugman

Have you noticed that the astronomers and mathematicians are much the most cheerful people of the lot? I suppose that perpetually contemplating things on…

— Dorothy L. Sayers

No doubt, a scientist isn't necessarily penalized for being a complex, versatile, eccentric individual with lots of extra-scientific interests. But it certainly doesn't help…

— Stephen Toulmin

“Money talks, and people like science that seems just a little bit insane. It reminds them that the future is tomorrow, and that we…

— Mira Grant

Science fiction has traditionally been economically naive, with a strong libertarian streak, which I think is like a crude Leninism. That's attractive because it…

— Charles Stross

I believe the power of Economics is to help provide a unique lens for looking at the world.

— Russ Roberts

I think the future for solar energy is bright.

— Ken Salazar