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definition of economics
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[log in to unmask] (Steven G Medema)
Date:
Fri Mar 31 17:18:53 2006
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> But a useful 
> definition has been attributed to George Bernard Shaw:  "Economics is the art 
> of getting the most out of life." 
>  
One should not forget the great economist, Woody Allen, who gave the  
following definition:  "Economics is the study of money and why it is good." 
 
Steve Medema 
University of Colorado at Denver 
 
 

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