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Economists Win Worst Nobel Prize Yet, Asked to Please Stop

Oct 24, 2024
Mia and James dive into the absurdity of a recent Nobel Prize awarded to economists for stating the obvious: history exists. They critique the disconnect between economic theories and real-world impacts, especially regarding colonial histories. The discussion explores the pitfalls of traditional economic models and the oversimplification of democracy's complexities. With a humorous twist, they reflect on the significance (or lack thereof) of these accolades in a field laden with outdated racial assumptions and problematic methodologies.
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