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    1. Things that are **not** mutually exclusive: - Argue that economics has a problem of elitism - Criticize the existence of the Nobel prize as the pinnacle of this elitism - Still recognize the value of the work that was rewarded (and the winners if they’re good persons) 1/4
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    Recognizing the work that is done outside of a couple of top departments does not mean the work done at these top departments is BS 2/4
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      Economics is way too happy to dismiss research that is done by non-star researchers, and I’m not sure it’s a win for the discipline to dismiss an entire body of work for the exact opposite reason 3/4
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        It is obviously a matter of personal preference, but personally I believe the more talented people we have onboard, the better for economics *regardless of their affiliation* Ideas should be judged based on their merit, and nothing else Fin of my TED talk 4/4
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          Inspired by @jmorenocruz/1315759401333067776?s=20
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