The question of the usefulness of economics to society is probably also a reason why, at the aforementioned gathering of Nobel Laureates, the closing panel discussion was entitled “How Useful is Economics – How is Economics Useful?” 3.
But of course the BSP can only do this with the invaluable help of our allies from the academe and the industry, such as the JBF Center and PRMIA. Before I end, let me just quote Captain James Kirk of the Star Trek Enterprise: “Risk is our business. That’s what this starship is all about.