The Long Run Blog

Critical Thinking on Money, Finance, and Economics

Keynes vs. Hayek Round 2

In case you missed it, Round 1 is here.  A bit biased, but brilliant nonetheless. Enjoy.

April 28, 2011 Posted by | Econ Policy, Theory | , , | 2 Comments

A Greek Tragedy for Anti-Keynsians

It’s common for Austrians and pro-freemarketers to lambast even light Keynesians about their conclusions. We hear things such as “you just don’t understand” economics or markets constantly. For better or worse, Wall Street is overwhelmingly pro- free market and anti-Keynesian. As we often point out, people have a fantastic ability to fool themselves. Here is a great example. Read more »

March 28, 2010 Posted by | Economics, Theory, Uncategorized | , , , | 2 Comments

Keynes vs. Hayek

Yo yo yo! Rap style!

Word.

January 25, 2010 Posted by | Economics, Theory | , | 2 Comments

Keynes was right; then subsequently abused

It is a delight to be with you here today, discussing the policy prescriptions of the great John Maynard Keynes. (I like to pretend like it is an actual, face-to-face Ivy League-style debate.) Though I disagree with my opponent, I do appreciate his view. Unfortunately for him, it is just plain wrong. Read more »

August 20, 2009 Posted by | Econ Policy | | 11 Comments

   

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