Ep. 67 Protectionism Is Bad (but When Democrats Support It, Krugman Will Find Excuses)
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Krugman disagrees with Trump’s trade policies and thinks they’re grounded in falsehoods (e.g., China as a “currency manipulator”). You’ll never guess what Krugman has said in the past when Democrats have flirted with protectionist ideas….
Krugman Column
“And the Trade War Came” (December 26, 2016)
What Krugman Once Said
“Taking On China,” by Paul Krugman
“Protectionism and stimulus (wonkish),” by Paul Krugman
“My Reply to Krugman on Austrian Business-Cycle Theory,” by Bob Murphy
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