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- 1Economist Wolfers Warns Public Trust in Economists Is Near Rock Bottom▼Economist Justin Wolfers Says Financial Education Is Failing And There's a Big Problem. People Barely Trust Economists More Than Politicians
Economist Justin Wolfers says financial education is failing, pointing to survey findings that people trust economists only marginally more than politicians. He argues the profession has a serious credibility problem, driven by poor public understanding of economics and a failure to communicate clearly with ordinary people about the economy.
- 2Economist Justin Wolfers Says Financial Education Is Failing●Economist Justin Wolfers Says Financial Education Is Failing And There's a Big Problem. People Barely Tru
Economist Justin Wolfers argues that financial education is failing, warning that people barely trust financial institutions or guidance, and calling it a major problem. The comments have drawn attention to growing distrust in financial advice and gaps in how personal finance is taught. Wolfers, a University of Michigan professor and prominent commentator, is known for speaking candidly on economic policy and public understanding of economics.