We've managed to step back from the abyss and avoid a full replay of the Great Depression, writes columnist Paul Krugman. What saved us this time? The answer lies in the very different role played by the federal government. Full Story »
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Generally, Krugman's articles are very easy to absorb and analyze; this one is no exception. He helps me continue to adopt a non-violent thought style by approaching subjects with facts. He invests a few words to point out that the Republicans - as a political force - have generally been focused on the health of their party at the expense of their constituencies. Krugman didn't even have to reach to the depths of metaphor in order to make his point. He just used the Republican ... More »
No exclamation point after Reagan was wrong. None needed (and not because it was obstructed by a colon) - it isn't big news to anyone who's been ... More »
I’m still very worried about the economy. There’s still, I fear, a substantial chance that unemployment will remain high for a very long time. But we appear to ... More »
All in all, then, the government has played a crucial stabilizing role in this economic crisis. Ronald Reagan was wrong: Sometimes the private sector is the problem, and ... More »
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