Tim Harford quote

I never understand why 'economist makes forecast' is ever a headline. Whether the economist in question is from the International Monetary Fund, a City forecasting group or the Treasury - a forecast is still not news.
Tim Harford
Tim Harford
Tim Harford
Born: 1973

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