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Paul Krugman on Economic Zombies, Cockroaches, and Crypto Too

Paul Krugman on Economic Zombies, Cockroaches, and Crypto Too

A Nobel prize-winning economist discusses disproven ideas about the economy that just won't die, like inflation and monetary policy. Plus, his take on cryptocurrencies.

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

May 21, 202114m 37s

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A Nobel prize-winning economist discusses disproven ideas about the economy that just won't die, like inflation and monetary policy. Plus, his take on cryptocurrencies.

On Today's Show:
Paul Krugman, Nobel laureate in economics, New York Times columnist, distinguished professor at the City University of New York Graduate Center, and the author of (now in paperback) Arguing with Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better Future (W. W. Norton & Company, 2020), shares his knowledge and talks about current policies.