There is this belief in economics, I think widespread, that if you’re not in a top institution, it’s because somehow you’re not good enough.



You’re not good enough with math, you’re not good enough with econometrics, with this, or that.



That’s non-sense.



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Rare, or even non-existent, are the people who are skilled in *everything*. It’s normal to not be good at everything.



But for people in non-top institutions, they often interpret this as a proof they are not good enough-period.



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