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Quote → Economist
A real quote appears. You pick who said it from four plausible names — usually the correct economist alongside three contemporaries or fellow-travellers. Ten rounds. Every answer comes with the context of when the line was said and what it meant.
The pool
50 curated quotes spanning four traditions. A round draws 10 at random, so two plays of the same round rarely overlap much.
Classical8
20th century22
Contemporary15
African political economy5
How to play
- Read the quote. Some are iconic; some are deeper cuts. A few are notorious misattributions — read carefully.
- Pick from four names. Distractors are usually contemporaries or fellow-travellers, so vibes alone won’t save you.
- Read the “why.” Every answer carries context — when the line appeared and what it meant.
Ready for a round of 10.