Economists ask for pragmatism and not the bazooka of the fanatic. The IMF and prestigious economists instead call for "pragmatism" The umbrella that covers them all is to extend the functioning of the market to the greatest number of activities and services.

Other economists are beginning to appear warning that their science lacks tools capable of offering generalizations to make economic policy. The answer to almost any policy question is 'it depends on the context,' says Harvard's Dani Rodrik.