Effective Communication in Economics: Lessons from Peter Boettke

Deidre McCloskey’s (1983, 1986) critique of economic rhetoric exposes the discipline’s modern day struggle with effective communication. This article examines the McCloskey critique as it applies to academia, and highlights the value of integrating relatable stories into economic discourse. The economic dialogue led by Peter Boettke, a professor and promoter of economic ideas, is used to demonstrate the impact that effective communication can have on peers and followers.