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Paul Krugman Quotes

Paul Krugman quotes

American Economist February 28, 1953

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The great thing about fiscal policy is that it has a direct impact and doesn't require you to bind the hands of future policymakers. Paul Krugman
Political figures who talk a lot about liberty and freedom invariably turn out to mean the freedom to not pay taxes and discriminate based on race; freedom to hold different ideas and express them, not so much. Paul Krugman
I believe in a relatively equal society, supported by institutions that limit extremes of wealth and poverty. I believe in democracy, civil liberties, and the rule of law. That makes me a liberal, and I’m proud of it. Paul Krugman
On the political as on the economic front it's important not to fall into the "not as bad as" trap. High unemployment isn't O.K. just because it hasn't hit 1933 levels; ominous political trends shouldn’t be dismissed just because there’s no Hitler in sight. Paul Krugman
Paul Krugman quote: "For most Americans, economic growth is a spectator sport."
For most Americans, economic growth is a spectator sport. Paul Krugman
Paul Krugman quote: "Debt is one person's liability, but another person's asset."
Debt is one person's liability, but another person's asset. Paul Krugman
We know that advanced economies with stable governments that borrow in their own currency are capable of running up very high levels of debt without crisis. Paul Krugman
Now, it’s true that some of the protesters are oddly dressed or have silly-sounding slogans, which is inevitable given the open character of the events. But so what? I, at least, am a lot more offended by the sight of exquisitely tailored plutocrats, who owe their continued wealth to government guarantees, whining that President Obama has said mean things about them than I am by the sight of ragtag young people denouncing consumerism. Paul Krugman
As I've often said, you can shop online and find whatever you're looking for, but bookstores are where you find what you weren't looking for. Paul Krugman
Paul Krugman quote: "The rich are different from you and me: they have more influence."
The rich are different from you and me: they have more influence. Paul Krugman
Paul Krugman quote: "Social Security is a social insurance program - it is not..."
Social Security is a social insurance program - it is not designed to be the same thing as a 401(k). Paul Krugman
Wealthy Americans who benefit hugely from a system rigged in their favor react with hysteria to anyone who points out just how rigged the system is. Paul Krugman

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