John Kay: Should Economists Be Statesmen? (5/5)

The video discusses the influence of economics on decision-making and questions whether economists should lead as statesmen. It highlights the paradox of ideology being promoted in the name of science and compares the skills of lawyers and economists. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the eclecticism needed in complex situations.

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Why does the speaker question whether economists should be our statesmen?