I'm not sure what instances you are thinking of, so perhaps I am mistaken, but from what I have read, Krugman wants to promote greater accountability. When he c

I'm not sure what instances you are thinking of, so perhaps I am mistaken, but from what I have read, Krugman wants to promote greater accountability. When he criticizes the decision or prognostication of an economist or politician, it's to avoid the passive voice - "Mistakes were made" and identify the party responsible for the error. I think he would expect others to hold him to the same standard.