Apparently, Bob Dylan understands economics.
http://confoundedinterest.wordpress.com/2012/11/06/new-york-ism-current-business-conditions-fell-to-45-9-for-october-job-openings-fall-gold-skyrockets/
He’s always been pretty noncommittal about politics. Smart enough not to pull a dixie chick move and alienate a hugh number of fans.