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Old 01-10-2007, 01:35 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Red Mile Style View Post
Yep, intro to micro and macro and intermediate micro and macro.

Economics, just like any social science, can be biased towards a political leaning. For example, my micro econ prof actually said that there are no positive aspects to taxation, which obviously is completely oblivious to any positive social benefits that occur due to social programs funded by taxes. Let alone roads, for transport of goods, healthcare which insures a healthy work-force. I found UofC econ really slanted towards (surprise, surprise) a hard right-wing approach.

I think your UofC econ classes probably explain your take on things. If you would'v taken econ at a different school, you might see things differently.
I'm more of a balance guy. I think that it ends up being the best way to properly balance private and public incentives. That's one reason why I like Canada. While I agree with you about the taxation, do you not agree that a completely socialist nation indisputably leads to inefficiencies both at a national and personal level?
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