"The dismal science" is a derogatory alternative name for economics coined by the Victorian historian Thomas Carlyle in the 19th century. The term drew a contrast with the then familiar use of the phrase "gay science" to refer to song and verse writing.
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Thedismalscience, it seems, is an optimistic profession.
这种沉闷的科学似乎是一种乐观的职业。
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This was my Epiphany during my second year reading thedismalscience.
这是我在读这门“沉闷科学”第二年时的顿悟。
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Here, let me remind you that there is a reason why economics is called "thedismalscience".