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delong.typepad.com - 8/8/2009
Why Oh Why Can't We Have Better Nobel Laureates in Economics (Robert Lucas Suddenly BFF with Ben Bernanke Edition)
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Robert Lucas provides an annoying defense of his brand of economics here in the Economist : Economics focus: In defence of the dismal science | The Economist : THERE is widespread disappointment with economists now because we did not forecast or prevent the financial crisis of 2008...  ...
baselinescenario.com - 8/14/2009
Waiting For The Federal Reserve’s Next Apology
— baselinescenario.com — In November 2002, Ben Bernanke apologized – for the Fed’s role in causing the Great Depression of... the 1930s. “I would like to say to Milton [Friedman] and Anna [Schwartz]: Regarding the Great Depression. You’re right, we did it. We’re very sorry. But thanks to ... (more) Waiting For The Federal Reserve’s Next Apology

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globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com - 8/10/2009
On the Brink of Recovery
— globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com — Economist Paul Krugman and Obama's economic adviser Laura Tyson claim U.S. Economy May Be on Brink of... Recovery . The U.S. economy may be on the cusp of a recovery and the impact of the nation’s stimulus plan should increase this quarter, said Laura ... (more) On the Brink of Recovery

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Krugman Says Bernanke Should Be Reappointed to Fed (Update2)
bloomberg.com - 8/9/2009
Krugman Says Bernanke Should Be Reappointed to Fed (Update2)
— bloomberg.com — Aug. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Ben S. Bernanke deserves another term as Federal Reserve Chairman based on his... success in battling the financial crisis, said Princeton University Economist Paul Krugman , a winner of the Nobel Prize. “He’s earned the right to ... (more) Krugman Says Bernanke Should Be Reappointed to Fed (Update2)

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