Column 478 October 25, 2024
Nothing guarantees boredom for the witless masses more than an economics discussion. But unless you understand basic economics you’re just a witless cog in the system. Unfortunately, most Americans are witless about way too many aspects of what it takes to have and preserve a good life. Americans know everything about games, the latest fast food craze, the latest tattoos, the best TV shows, and the game of the week. But when it comes to history, social studies, economics, and politics, they are really an embarrassment.
From Wikipedia: “Economics is asocial science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.