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http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2009/06/the-good-paul-krugman-and-the-bad-paul-krugman/18718/
- Richard Posner is an author and federal appeals court judge. He has written more than 2500 published judicial opinions and continues to teach at the University of Chicago Law School. He post along with economist Gary Becker at Becker/Posner blog (http://www.becker-posner-blog.com/)
Thank you for this interesting piece. I have long admired Judge Posner’s analytical skill... .
ReplyDeleteAs for this article on Krugman, I think Posner effectively demonstrates that Krugman’s account of the history of de-regulation is seriously skewed. Quite frankly, I have little interest in whether this is motivated by partisanship. I think Posner raises enough questions on the merits that the exploration of “partisanship”—presumably going to “motive,” or at least explaining a less than objective account on Krugman’s part—is of only secondary interest. If Posner can demonstrate a pattern over many topics and issues, I would be very concerned. (A juxtaposition of inaccuracy and partisanship.)
My comments are based on the supposition that Posner’s account of this matter is accurate. I would like to see Krugman’s reply, if such exists.
Over and out,
RM
Definition of PARTISAN
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: a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person; especially : one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance (Merriam Webster, online)
Does Paul Krugman generally fit this picture? I think not. How does one explain his rather severe criticisms of our Democratic President and a number of Democratic Congresspersons.???
At least his severe criticism in the economic realm.....
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