It is the business of economists, not to tell us what to do… - Joan Robinson

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It is the business of economists, not to tell us what to do, but show why what we are doing anyway is in accord with proper principles.

Joan Robinson

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About Joan Robinson

Joan Robinson FBA (30 October 1903 – 5 August 1983) was a British post-Keynesian economist who made many contributions to economic theory.

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Birth Name: Joan Violet Maurice

Native Name: Joan Violet Robinson

Alternative Names: Joan V. Robinson

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It is the business of economists, not to tell us what to do, but show why what we are doing anyway is in accord with proper principles. - Joan Robinson

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