That's the same reaction new friends have when they find out I have a PhD--"Really? Never would've guessed it." I think that's a good thing. Right?
And Bob, to put you at ease, my proof is in the picture above. Notice my PhD is from a real university and everything. As for John, well...
Tim,
You and John are awesome. (I am not being sarcastic in this post.) You're not afraid to talk about beer, and you are willing to say, "I don't know" when NPR calls.
Are you sure you guys have econ PhDs? Something doesn't fit.
Bob Murphy