The economics taught in schools is not taught so people understand the different standpoints of every economist, its taught so they understand the applicable theories and economic practices and solutions used in their countries. Maynard Keynes is the founder of that school of economic thought but his work isn't solely used in our economy, also his work has been improved by many other economists.


The philosophy thing, well, there is a lot to learn but I do think that perhaps an introduction to it in order to ignite a spark could be a good thing. I will be 18 soon and it has taken me until now, really, to discover philosophy at all. Surely I have found it at a young age by comparison to some. I would assume that as people grow older and change the way they see the world they may have become interested in philosophy as they got older, but if they had known of it earlier perhaps they would have become interested in it earlier or known where to start when they did finally gain an interest.

Sure enough, the Philosopher kings may spring to mind when talking of educating everyone in philosophy, but tbh I feel that we have been unfortunate in the selection of those whom have been called Philosopher Kings and through further education, we may get a good one.