Politicians never have to take a test to see if they understand basic economics.
Many are economic illiterates. They may get words from some staffer who is literate on the subject. But when comments on business are extemporaneous, the gaffs are more evident.
It would help if more politicians came with business and entrepreneurial experience. They would not generally lean leftward. Being lawyers, as many are, is a particular problem, especially if that background involved fighting business and industry. ( See the Earl J Weinreb NewsHole® comments.)
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