The possibility of saying a... by Frank Knight, an American Economist

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“The possibility of saying anything about a thing rests on the assumption that it preserves its identity, or continues to be the same thing in the respect described, that it will behave in future situations as it has in past.”

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Name: Frank Knight

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Nov 7, 1885

Date of Death: Apr 15, 1972

Profession: Economist

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We have to adapt and overcome, that's all we can do.

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There is no sense in making statements that will not continue to be true after they are made.

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In the long run all producers are forced to use the most efficient methods or give place to others who do.

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Goods move in response to price differences from points of low to points of higher price, the movement tending to obliterate the price difference and come to rest.

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The possibility of saying anything about a thing rests on the assumption that it preserves its identity, or continues to be the same thing in the respect described, that it will behave in future situations as it has in past.

Frank Knight

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