There is no such thing as a normal period of history. Normality is a fiction of economic textbooks.
Joan RobinsonThe purpose of studying economics is not to acquire a set of ready-made answers to economic questions, but to learn how to avoid being deceived by economists.
Joan RobinsonThe only thing worse than being exploited by capitalism is not being exploited by capitalism.
Joan RobinsonBut, as soon as speculators become an important influence in the market, their business is to speculate on each others behaviour.
Joan Robinson