Here numerous persons, with big wigs many of them, and austere aspect, whom I take to be Professors of the Dismal Science, start up in an agitated vehement manner: but the Premier resolutely beckons them down again
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Economic experts are anxious and vocal, but political leaders dismiss their concerns to maintain stability.
- In plain terms
- Experts worry loudly, but the leader ignores them to keep calm.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders often override expert panic to prevent public alarm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should leaders ignore experts?
- How do you judge expert advice?
Another view
Ignoring experts can lead to costly mistakes.
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