Early modern economists thought that near - starvation was an inevitable aspect of any economy, and should not be fought against. (faith.org.uk)
The horizons of modern economists are so limited that if we talked — I just imagine if we actually bumped into a modern neoclassical, knowing the training they've gotten in an academic world these days. (michael-hudson.com)
Modern economists don't talk much about Jevons Paradox, but they do admit that the problem exists and refer it to «rebound.» (thetyee.ca)