Irish Examiner: Referee Whistles May Be Causing All the Heart Problems on the Field

I wonder how many people will believe this? (This is satire but it could very well be real!)

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Mark Skidmore is Professor of Economics at Michigan State University where he holds the Morris Chair in State and Local Government Finance and Policy. His research focuses on topics in public finance, regional economics, and the economics of natural disasters. Mark created the Lighthouse Economics website and blog to share economic research and information relevant for navigating tumultuous times.

2 thoughts on “Irish Examiner: Referee Whistles May Be Causing All the Heart Problems on the Field

  1. Mark, this is classic Irish satire. Just like Swift’s “Modest Proposal.” The beauty of satire is that can break through conventional thinking and open people’s eyes in a way that logical arguments cannot. Cheers.

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