Economists, themselves will never agree on anything, so thus it is, their opinions are common like buttoles. Everyone has one.
I agree, “Economists” are academics, and academics seldom agree on much. I know there are many prosperous FReepers though, and many who have learned a lot of lessons, (Not trying to sell books, etc.). But I like to garner as much information from as many sources as I can to be able to make as informed a decision as I can, whenever possible.
“Between two economists you’ll get three different opinions...”