there's no defense except all the errors made
[The theory of the firm] is exactly analogous to the analysis of the reactions of a consumer by means of indifferent curves. Indeed, a consumer is merely a 'firm' whose product is 'utility'.
Anyone who believes exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist.
The use of isoquants to describe the production function did not develop to any great extent until the thirties.
At the opposite pole from the gift is tribute - that is, a grant made out of fear and under threat. A threat is a statement of the form "you do something that I want or I will do something that you do not want.
A second possible approach to general systems theory is through the arrangement of theoretical systems and constructs in a hierarchy of complexity, roughly corresponding to the complexity of the "individuals" of the various empirical fields. . . leading towards a "system of systems. ". . . I suggest below a possible arrangement of "levels" of theoretical discourse. . . . (vi). . . the "animal" level, characterized by increased mobility, teleological behavior and self-awareness.
A world of unseen dictatorship is conceivable, still using the forms of democratic government.
I got knocked down, I don't know how many years ago and I haven't been off my feet since, and I responded again against the best in division without the respect of having the chin I'm supposed to have.
In the way of God, thoughts count very little. Love does it all.
Exercise not only tones the muscles, but also refines the brain and revives the soul.
The best way to tell people about climate change is through non-fiction. There's a vast literature of outstanding writing on the subject.