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    dismal science means

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    A slang name for the field of economics. The name is based on the sometimes unpleasant conclusions of economic theories, such as diminishing marginal returns. This phrase was popularized by Thomas Carlyle in the 1800s.


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    Lots of info here>>http://www.krannert.purdue.edu/faculty/smartin/ioep/dismal.pdf


     



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