boston.com - 2/3/2009
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The divide between economists isn't over different macroeconomic theories but over underlying differences in philosophy and ideology. So where does that leave you, the non-economist citizen?
online.wsj.com - 2/5/2009
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One Economist's POV: Why Russ Roberts Is Against the Stimulus Plan
Hit & Run —
... Whole thing in the Boston Globe here. Among Roberts' points is the simple notion that economists know less than they suppose (or most of us think). That's worth remembering, especially in an age where economists occupy a role similar to that of magicians in King Arthur's court. ...
Which ball is smallest?
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... Likewise, the purchase of the Louisiana Territory is much larger as a share of GDP. But more to the point, the purchase of Louisiana from France is a different kind of government spending than spending on the New Deal or spending on this stimulus package. Russ Roberts yesterday: ...
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