I don't give a good goddamn what Milton Friedman says. He's not running for re-election!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Friedman dismisses advice from those not directly accountable for political outcomes.
- In plain terms
- Ignore advice from people who do not have to answer for their choices.
- What can you take from it?
- Advice from the unaccountable carries less weight.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does accountability matter for advice?
- Who should be heard?
Another view
Expert advice can still matter without political accountability.
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