Paul Krugman

I had a conversation with the New Republic’s Greg Sargent readers might want to check out:

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Transcript: Krugman on Trump Mental Breakdown and a Nation in Decline

Economist Paul Krugman discusses all the ways Trump is causing our country to deteriorate—and what it means that our country puts up with his worsening megalomania and desecrations of our republic.\n\

Colors! Sorry all — forgot to do the “remove colors” thing for today’s post as emailed. Fixed now. But those who got the email received some indication of the editing process — Robin and I pass drafts back and forth and use colored text to let each other know what has changed …

When I get pro-Trump hate mail the most common non-obscene insult is “loser”. How are these people feeling now?

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Awesomely informative. Huge lessons for America

Just posted a response to critics of my Europe/US growth stuff. This stuff is (a) important (b) the best analytical work I’ve done in years (c) incomprehensible to normal human beings, and apparently many economists too, despite my best efforts.
What it isn’t is a political ploy. Yes, center-left types like me want to think well of Europe. But my starting point is a seeming paradox in the data that needs an explanation, never mind the political implications.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me four times, insider trading all the way …

At the CUNY Grad Center, where we’re having an event with Gabriel Zucman, Joe Stiglitz, and some guy who talks about affordability

Live shot of US strategy on the Strait of Hormuz

For those who may have been wondering: Jack is back from surgery and, after a worrisome first day, seems to be doing well. Also glued to my side all the time.

Dear markets, what did you expect? - YouTube

Surprise: War in the middle of the world’s most important oil-producing region has consequences.