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This crash will be Worse the 70's or 90's !!

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  • Jonbvn wrote: »
    I recall a placard a colleague had on his desk a few years ago:
    "Shall we call an expert, or shall we scr*w it up ourselves?"
    Seems apt given the number of experts telling us the end is nigh.

    IMHO "economic science" is up there with astrology!

    Good call any economic decision should be based on your circumstances not someones oppinion.:T
  • Generali
    Generali Posts: 36,411 Forumite
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    Jonbvn wrote: »
    I recall a placard a colleague had on his desk a few years ago:
    "Shall we call an expert, or shall we scr*w it up ourselves?"
    Seems apt given the number of experts telling us the end is nigh.

    IMHO "economic science" is up there with astrology!

    Economics is very good for describing where we are and where we've been. It's hopeless for describing where we're going IMO.
  • Jonbvn
    Jonbvn Posts: 5,562 Forumite
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    Generali wrote: »
    Economics is very good for describing where we are and where we've been. It's hopeless for describing where we're going IMO.
    Excellent!:money:

    BTW, I hear that the analysts from your back office are looking to lynch you!
    In case you hadn't already worked it out - the entire global financial system is predicated on the assumption that you're an idiot:cool:
  • ultra10
    ultra10 Posts: 379 Forumite
    oh yes it will
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