Re: Robinson quote

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> As I promised earlier, I searched my files for the full citation of
> the Robinson quote.
>
> "The purpose of studying economics is to avoid being deceived by
> economists."
>
> The source I recorded is, Joan Robinson, Collected Economic Papers,
> Volume II, p. 17.
>
> I don't have a personal copy and didn't go to the library to verify.
> (I'm sure I'll hear from someone if I am wrong!)
>
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I couldn't resist verifying...

"The purpose of studying economics is not to acquire a set of ready-made
answers to economic questions, but to learn how to avoid being deceived by
economists."

The source is correct.

	Rich Parkin