If you look at the overall track record of economists and their 'models', you wouldn't consider them experts on anything.
You'd be better off flipping a coin because at least you'd know you were relying on blind luck.
Ever considered the merits of localism over globalism? For me that would be real progress (and I think it will become a more popular view over time, not that I expect it to happen quickly).
I fully agree with you, I've always said it was a value judgement. I just think it's pretty clear that this applies to most people on both sides.
Put it this way, how many remainers could write a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the reasons different people support Brexit (and vice versa)? I'd be amazed if it exceeds 10% (being generous).
Well, if they had been considering it objectively they could have searched out their own reasons to weigh up, but not many did (which is not a criticism, it's just the nature of mass democracy)
The young are always idealistic