Quote by Peter Lynch

If all the economists in the world were laid end to end, it wouldn't be a bad thing.

If all the economists in the world were laid end to end, it

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that economists are not of much value or practical use. If all economists were lined up, it implies that their collective knowledge and expertise would not yield any significant benefit or positive impact. It can be interpreted as a light-hearted critique of the field, implying a skepticism towards the effectiveness or relevancy of economic theories and practices in solving real-world problems.

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Economics

By Peter Lynch

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