Quote by Thomas Carlyle

What we might call, by way of eminence, the Dismal Science

What we might call, by way of eminence, the Dismal Science

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This quote refers to the field of economics, often referred to as the "Dismal Science." The term was coined by Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle in the 19th century to express his discontent with the pessimistic and gloomy nature of economic theories. The phrase has become synonymous with economics due to its association with the sometimes bleak and complex nature of the subject, which involves analyzing human behavior, resource allocation, and economic systems.

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