the dismal science
1The dismal science — is a derogatory alternative name for economics devised by the Victorian historian Thomas Carlyle in the 19th century. The term is an inversion of the phrase gay science, meaning life enhancing knowledge , a reference to the technical skills of… …
2the dismal science — Economics, according to Carlyle • • • Main Entry: ↑dismal …
3the dismal science — humorous economics. → dismal …
4Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science —   File:Naked economics.large.jpg …
5The Gay Science — For the scientific study of homosexuality, see biology and sexual orientation. The Gay Science   …
6Dismal Science — The dismal science is a derogatory alternative name for economics devised by the Victorian historian Thomas Carlyle in the 19th century. The term is an inversion of the phrase gay science, meaning life enhancing knowledge. This was a familiar… …
7Dismal Science — A term coined by Scottish writer, essayist and historian Thomas Carlyle to describe the discipline of economics. The term dismal science was inspired by T. R. Malthus gloomy prediction that population would always grow faster than food, dooming… …
8dismal science — noun Economics or the field of political economy. [N]ot a gay science, but a rueful which finds the secret of this universe in supply and demand . . . a dreary, desolate and, indeed, quite abject and distressing one; what we might call, by way of …
9dismal science — n. 〚< use by T. CARLYLE Thomas in essay (1849)〛 the science of economics: a humorous usage * * * …
10dismal science — n. [< use by T. CARLYLE Thomas in essay (1849)] the science of economics: a humorous usage …
