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Paul Krugman

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Paul Robin Krugman (See [http://inogolo.com/pronunciation/d1810/Paul_Krugman inogolo:pronunciation of Paul Krugman].; born February 28, 1953) is an American economist, columni...[Wikipedia]

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Capitalism is the most effective economic system.

"Capitalism can run, even flourish, in a society of selfish cynics. But a non-market economy cannot."

posted by jas225Approved 12/9/2008 9:27 PM

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The U.S. should not return to the gold standard.

The Gold Standard is an Economic myth whose only benefit is it sounds good

posted by DNightApproved 12/9/2008 6:00 PM

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Citigroup should have been bailed out by the federal government.

"A bailout was necessary — but this bailout is an outrage."

posted by vizinertiaApproved 12/9/2008 10:57 AM

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The 2008 financial crisis will lead to another economic depression.

We are already, however, well into the realm of what I call depression economics.

posted by brianrApproved 11/26/2008 2:14 PM

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The U.S. federal government should provide financial support to its auto industry.

Reluctantly favors a government bailout

posted by jas225Approved 11/22/2008 12:02 PM

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Lehman Brothers should have been bailed out by the federal government.

"The failure to rescue Lehman turn out to be a big mistake"

posted by EricApproved 11/18/2008 2:25 PM

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Governments should infuse capital directly into failing banks as part of their response to the financial crisis.

"The fundamental problem in the financial system is too little capital.."

posted by jas225Approved 10/31/2008 2:15 PM

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Vice presidential candidates do not influence the outcome of elections.

"I've never been able to convince myself that it matters much."

posted by JZippApproved 10/16/2008 12:32 PM

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The U.S. is undergoing the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

"I've been in this business for a couple of decades, and this was the worst thing I've ever seen."

posted by JZippApproved 9/28/2008 11:03 PM

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The federal government should not pass the proposed $700 billion financial system bailout.

"I say no deal on those terms"

posted by brianrApproved 9/28/2008 10:06 PM

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Military experience is not an important qualification for the presidency.

Clark's point was perfectly reasonable

posted by nitinApproved 9/2/2008 5:29 PM

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be nationalized.

"Liberals like Fannie the way it was for the first 30 years — a purely public enterprise"

posted by brianrApproved 7/19/2008 7:47 PM

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Supply and demand is having the greatest impact on rising oil prices.

Argues that to adjust prices we must meet demand with increased supply

posted by jas225Approved 7/18/2008 12:08 PM

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Recessions are not necessary for sustained economic growth.

"Recessions are not necessary consequences of booms."

posted by TrishApproved 7/13/2008 11:00 PM

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Congress should not lift the ban on offshore oil drilling.

"it does nothing for the crisis we‘re in"

posted by brianrApproved 7/1/2008 5:44 PM

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