Politicians, who until a few years ago were happy to talk up multiculturalism, have mainly fallen silent.

ECONOMIST: Multiculturalism in Canada

It was quiet now, no talk, no sound, only the silent continuum of snow at the window and I wanted to make her see how beautiful it was, if not always, then at least for now, but when I turned around she was asleep in her chair, her head flopped back, her arms dangling at her sides.

NEWYORKER: Something Like Happy

The banks have remained silent on the matter, and the government denies this talk.

WSJ: Nicolas Lecaussin: What's the Matter With the French Banks?

As long as economists choose to talk loudest about the things they understand least well and to remain silent about the underlying ideas that unite them, this is unlikely to change.

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