Economics

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Scott Adams just released the results a personally-commissioned survey of economists' views on which presidential candidate would be better for the economy. The results are located at http://dilbert.com/blog/entry/dilbert_survey_of_economists/

Thoughts on this? I find it interesting to have an expert perspective on which candidate will handle economic issues more effectively.

[Maverick]

Both I think suck for the economy to be honest with you. When either one of them go into the white house they are going to find it impossible to cut taxes and balance the budget regardless what they may promise. There's no way a budget can be balanced with more government programs and continuing the war while cutting taxes.

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That may be true, but it's a moot point because one or the other will be the next president; it's in our best interests to choose the candidate who is less likely to seriously screw it up.

[Dolphus Raymond]

I didn't actually realize economists were mostly Democrats until recently. I wonder why that is? I mean, I guess the obvious answer is that the Democrats are right :P But I assume there's more to it than that. Maybe it's because academics tend to be more liberal?

They do seem to disagree with the Dems on one issue, free trade, but otherwise they all seem to prefer Obama in all categories. Surprised me a bit...