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I got into economics because I wanted to make things better for the average person.

I wasn't actually very naturally good at economics. My brain doesn't work very well, in terms of mathematics.

I entered economics because of a course I took on 'information economics,' which I found fascinating.

I was about to get a degree in economics when I accepted that I'd be a lousy businessman, and if I didn't give acting a try I'd regret it for the rest of my life.

I studied economics and made it my career for two reasons. The subject was and is intellectually fascinating and challenging, particularly to someone with taste and talent for theoretical reasoning and quantitative analysis.

But while I loved all of these courses, there was an irresistible attraction of economics.

I had a degree in economics but also thought of myself as a musician.

I didn't go to business school, didn't care about financial stuff and the stock market.

I didn't go to a business school. I didn't really study it.