Tag Archives: Paul Krugman

Glass-Steagall : RIP

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Lance

Continuing the discussion on tonight’s podcast, one of the recurring themes of much of the commentary on our current financial crisis is that the cause is too much deregulation. Possibly there is some truth to this, though the evidence is … Continue reading →

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Earth’s Evolution

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Peg

Do you ever find yourself holding views that are mutually exclusive?  If so, do not despair.  My experience is that virtually all of us do this, even if very rarely.  With the thousands of issues and millions of details pertaining … Continue reading →

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Crony Capitalism and the Liberal Left

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Lance

One of the more entertaining howlers of contemporary liberalism, is the outraged caterwauling about “Crony Capitalism” and the Bush administration. Not because the charge isn’t true, it certainly is. No, the problem is when it comes to crony capitalism the … Continue reading →

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Blue Moon

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Peg

How often do I agree with Paul Krugman? Not. Very. Often. But – here is that blue moon moment. Ignore the snarky dig relating to the fact that President Bush is a recovering alcoholic. Read on and see why we … Continue reading →

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Krugman analyzed

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Lance

Paul Krugman roasted in study: Left Out: A Critique of Paul Krugman Based on a Comprehensive Account of His New York Times Columns, 1997 through 2006 Daniel B. Klein with Harika Anna Barlett I have only glanced atProgrammed into the … Continue reading →

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