Ep. 78 If You’re Not a Keynesian, You’re Not Living in Reality
Krugman’s opponents all live in a fantasy world where facts don’t count. That’s his dispassionate assessment of our present situation. He also can’t believe anyone would think the Congressional Budget Office’s reports might be politicized. Too bad he himself made that precise accusation in 2015….
Krugman Column
“Facts Are Enemies of the People” (March 13, 2017)
What Krugman Once Said
“The Politicization of CBO Begins”
Article Mentioned
“Obama criticizes the spread of fake news on Facebook,” by Casey Newton
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