Economists tend not to shy away from these challenges, even though they are aware of the limitations of their analysis. In helping design solutions to tough problems, economists provide guidance and, ultimately, real leadership. Economists are inquisitive people, usually with social concerns. Economists, even those in business economics, tend to earn less than faculty in Finance or Marketing. In a sense, it is the price paid for being able to work in a broader field, with more emphasis on research than on teaching set material as part of a professional program.
People exchange data sets and unpublished papers without fear of plagiarism.
Suddenly the world made sense.