Paul Krugman's Blog, page 609
September 23, 2009
Econotourism
For economists visiting Scotland, a hearty recommendation that you visit Verdant Works in Dundee -- a museum devoted to the history of the jute industry.
The freshwater backlash (boring)
Chicago really, really didn't like my article. Surprise.
September 19, 2009
Sniffling in St. Petersburg
Posting will remain light for the next few days.
Memories of the Carter Administration
This post isn't about Jimmy Carter - it's about macroeconomic theory.
September 15, 2009
Macro situation notes
A couple of pictures to illustrate just how big the difference is between the technical end of the recession, which has probably happened, and anything resembling a satisfactory performance.
September 14, 2009
Freshwater rage
I've missed out on much of the outpouring of rage over my magazine article. I gather, though, that the usual suspects are utterly outraged.
September 11, 2009
Mathematics and economics
By all means let's have math in economics -- but as our servant, not our master.
Fetishizing free trade
Carbon tariffs don't contradict the principle underlying free trade.
September 10, 2009
The speech
Maybe this is all it takes to turn the tide.
September 8, 2009
Why the public option matters
What is one to make of the practical, political argument that any public plan actually included in legislation probably wouldn't make that much difference, and that reform is worth having even without such a plan?
