Jimmy (Jimbo) Wales wrote:
Ray Saintonge wrote:
For the economist taking time off work to care for a sick child is not a rational act.
This statement betrays an almost complete ignorance of economic theory.
Then I must agree with your implication that economics is not scientific.
In any event, this discussion should be taken to a different list from wikitech-l.
Certainly. Removal of the context about what motivates people did allow the topic to drift a little. A reply to your offlist POV will follow.
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