RE: "Economics" - a dubious science

[woelfchen]

well, how are universities financed?
maybe with the help of planned economy and especially the money monopoly?

do you really think they would then teach and talk against this financing monopoly?

but I guess that goes too deep and may be labelled as "conspiracy theory" again.

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[zuerich]

"well, how are universities financed?
maybe with the help of planned economy and especially the money monopoly?"

• Sure!

"do you really think they would then teach and talk against this financing monopoly?"

• Hmmm. Of course not all. But if academia is supposed to be objective, there should be at least a small minority of scientists who study and teach Austrian Economics. And, in fact, there are a handful of those, e.g. https://www.wifa.uni-leipzig.de/iwp/team/israel0.html. But it's difficult for them to be published in mainstream media.

"but I guess that goes too deep and may be labelled as "conspiracy theory" again."

• I don't see a connection between Austrian Economics and CTs. One can argue from "first principles" and based on incentives, to come to the conclusion that governments are not keen to have "Austrian Economics" in the mainstream media. For this, I don't need to invent some dark men in the background who pull the strings (Rothschild, etc.) 😉

[stayoutoftherz]

Academia is since a few decades not neutral anymore, in contrary. Most universities in Austria are moving to the left side in a dramatic speed. With half communists you can´t objectively discuss about economics.
In Germany it is even worse. Remember when Lucke wanted to return to Uni to give a lecture in Economy? It is a shame how he was treated.

If someone wants to become a scientist in economy, he might formally study in Austria or Germany, but he needs to broaden his horizon with that topics you rightfully mentioned (are they thought in other countries?) in other to get a meaningful knowledge base.

[woelfchen]

still it can be a conspiracy not only against Austrian Economics, but also the whole humanity

in clear view. but for 95% of people not understandable cuz they know absolutely nothing about economics and about how important it is for us.

and the few who know it (who for example have learned Volkswirtschaft/ Betriebswirtschaft lie to themselves.

and all just run after the money monopoly. of course you dont need black man an stuff blabla if you ALREADY GOT THE MONEY MONOPOLY - lol

conspiracy theory in plain sight, and everyone takes part. :)

[zuerich]

"conspiracy theory in plain sight, and everyone takes part. :)"

• If it is in plain sight, it's not a conspiracy.
• "A conspiracy, also known as a plot, is a secret plan or agreement between persons (called conspirers or conspirators) for an unlawful or harmful purpose, such as murder or treason, especially with political motivation, while keeping their agreement secret from the public or from other people affected by it." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspiracies
• The money monopoly is something we don't like but it's not the result of a conspiracy, but of different actors ("economists", politicians, judges) who act publicly according to their incentives. These people have too much power, but they are not conspirers.
• We can call it an assault on the public interest or on liberty.

[woelfchen]

the plot will come cuz as I said most people dont understand economics.

most people don't know about the money monopoly and also not about its effects. most people dont even know what capitalism is and what its effects are.

..and that's why it can be in plain sight.
the masses always supported the craziest and most terrifying "conspiracies" of our history - ofc also cuz many were forced to and in hope or fear