This is true of just about the entire economics profession and all economic reports: except those written by economists to provide an economic justification for the holding of a large sporting event.

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Meanwhile, sources close to Foreign Secretary Mr Hague have confirmed that he has written to cabinet ministers reminding them of government policy not to comment on the justification or otherwise for the Iraq war until after the Chilcot Inquiry reports.

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