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| Paul Krugman, Laureate of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2008 at a press conference at the Swedish Academy of Science in Stockholm (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
The Guardian:
Krugman has been right about the major problems facing our economy, where many other economists and much of the business press have been wrong. A few examples: he wrote about the housing bubble before it collapsed and caused the Great Recession; he has forecast and explained that large budget deficits and trillions of dollars of "quantitative easing" (money creation) would not cause inflation or long-term interest rates to rise; and that the "confidence fairies" would not reward governments that pursued austerity in the face of recession.
Most importantly, Krugman is on the side of the majority of Americans. He has written extensively in favor of policies that favor job creation, explained the folly of budget cutting in the face of a weak economy, and opposes cuts to social security and Medicare benefits.
Paul Krugman has also written a book: "End This Depression Now" which not only labels the blame for the 2008 crash but also plots a clear and concise course to economic wellness. Contrast Krugman's book with current Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner's tome "More Money For Bankers, Now!" and the the NY Times columnist looks like a sure winner.
Sign the petition urging President Obama to make Paul Krugman the new Treasury Secretary
Paul Krugman:
“I believe in a relatively equal society, supported by institutions that limit extremes of wealth and poverty. I believe in democracy, civil liberties, and the rule of law. That makes me a liberal, and I’m proud of it.”
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