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Stop this apples vs oranges false binary! - The Economic Times

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Stop this apples vs oranges false binary! - The Economic Times

Economists often use the 'apples and oranges' metaphor to signify impossible comparisons. However, the article argues that many dissimilar items can indeed be compared effectively. GDP comparisons, like fruit, invite analysis based on shared characteristics and metrics. The author suggests economist... Economists often use the 'apples and oranges' metaphor to signify impossible comparisons. However, the article argues that many dissimilar items can indeed be compared effectively.

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