Part 10/10:
This exploration into Cartik’s analysis encourages a reevaluation of what constitutes valuable economic expertise. It challenges the status quo, urging the field to prioritize practical utility, adaptability, and direct engagement with real-world dynamics—qualities essential for crafting policies that truly benefit society. As the conversation suggests, achieving such reform could prevent the drift of economics into disconnected abstraction and restore its role as a tool for positive societal impact.