Re: on god & pen-l

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From: Sandwichman <lumpoflabor@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 16:56:55 -0800
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It may be that economic theory is theology. But the market is god
stuff is not economic theory. It is a catechism that departs quite
freely (one might even say blasphemously) from the actual theory.

On 3/9/07, Michael Perelman <michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I consider economic theory to be a form of theology.  The market is god.  We all
must obey her.


--
Sandwichman

References:
- on god & pen-l
  - From: Michael Perelman

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- Re: on god & pen-l, (continued)
  - Re: on god & pen-l, Jim Devine Fri 09 Mar 2007, 21:22 GMT
    - Re: on god & pen-l, Michael Perelman Fri 09 Mar 2007, 22:11 GMT
      
      Re: on god & pen-l, Jim Devine Fri 09 Mar 2007, 22:14 GMT
  - Re: on god & pen-l, Shane Mage Fri 09 Mar 2007, 22:58 GMT
  - Re: on god & pen-l, Sandwichman Sat 10 Mar 2007, 00:52 GMT
- Privatization ad absurdum, Michael Perelman Fri 09 Mar 2007, 20:57 GMT
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  - Re: Privatization ad absurdum, David B. Shemano Fri 09 Mar 2007, 22:30 GMT
    - Re: Privatization ad absurdum, Eugene Coyle Fri 09 Mar 2007, 22:46 GMT
    - Re: Privatization ad absurdum, Bill Lear Fri 09 Mar 2007, 22:48 GMT

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