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Scotsman Thomas Carlyle labeled economics the "dismal science" well over one hundred years ago because it seemed boring, uninteresting, unclear, and full of "on the one hand, on the other hand."

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What did the Eighteenth and nineteenth century Romantics called the Dismal Science?

The Eighteenth and nineteenth century Romantics called economics the "Dismal Science" to criticize its focus on utilitarianism and materialism, which they believed ignored the beauty and spiritual aspects of life. The term was coined by Scottish writer Thomas Carlyle.


Why do many people consider economics to be a dismal science?

Because no one understands it. (they can describe what happened, but no one can tell you what will happen next.)


What is a dismal science?

Dismal is means someone that is depressing. This can also be called dreary.


Is economics a social science or human science?

economics is a social science


How does economics evolve as a science?

how does economics evolve as a science?


Should economics become a science?

Economics is a science.


Why does the economics is social science?

economics is a science of scarcity


Can economics be consider a science?

Yes, economics can be considered a science.


Why is economics sometimes referred to as the dismal science?

This a nickname given to it by economist Carlyle in the 19th century. He used it as he referred to an earlier economist, Malthus, whose economic models shoed that the food supply would not keep up with population growth. This would of course cause a huge disaster. As such was possible so it seemed to many other economists the tag of dismal was attached to the study and workings of economics. Mathus was proved wrong.


Is economics is classified as a social science?

true


Is economics a science an art or social science explain?

Economics is a social science because it is a field of study dealing with society and human behavior.


What is economics a social or political science?

Economics is not political science. However, the fields can have some overlap like political economy. Lastly, economics and political science are both a social science.