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Given he's an economist, I wish the author would consider the microeconomics surrounding Krugman's shift in viewpoints. Krugman has gained considerable influenc
by bsbechtel 11y ago
Given he's an economist, I wish the author would consider the microeconomics surrounding Krugman's shift in viewpoints. Krugman has gained considerable influence and wealth by promoting left-wing economic ideas in his NYT column. While Krugman may have genuinely changed his mind, writing about ideas that speak to the hearts of millions of readers each week and make you lots of money will influence your writing, even if you're not consciously aware of it.
- Nimitz14 11y agohttp://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2010/03/01/the-deflationist http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2010/03/01/the-deflationis...
- auntienomen 11y agoKrugman's gained influence and popularity by writing for the NYTimes, yes, but I doubt the gig pays him more than Princeton did.
- saosebastiao 11y agoI would be willing to bet a newspaper pays dearly for the prestige of having a Nobel Laureate on its staff.
- auntienomen 11y agoThat is also true of a university.