"And yet I would not freely exchange my science for those of my fellow laureates. They are forever confined in their professional discussions to the small numbers of their fellow scientists"
- George Stigler
About this Quote
In this quote, George Stigler is sharing his recognition for his clinical expertise and also education. He keeps in mind that he would certainly not intend to trade his understanding with the various other laureates, despite their histories and also education. Stigler believes that his scientific history has enabled him to avoid being restricted to only reviewing with various other scientists, which would restrict him to only a little group of people. Instead, Stigler thinks his science know-how has provided him with a more comprehensive viewpoint to communicate and also involve with individuals beyond his certain area. Generally, Stigler values the flexibility and adaptability of his scientific history over being restricted to solely reviewing with other scientists in his career.
This quote is written / told by George Stigler between January 17, 1911 and December 1, 1991. He/she was a famous Economist from USA.
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