Hi everyone - - given that people here likely have an interest in economics that is greater than most people, I am curious if you read books, articles, etc from those who hold an economic philosophy different than your own ? For example, I just picked up a book by a hardcore Keynesian and have Krugman's book, and others by people on the opposite side of the economic spectrum from where I stand. - - I do require that the author be able to put his thoughts down logically & write clearly, however. Really fine writing enables me to try to short circuit the natural human tenency to discount an opposing view out of hand, so I really appreciate good writers. Goobledegook and 'smoke & mirrors' doesn't cut it. How about you ?
Do You Read Opposing Views ?
- Thread starter Tigerjaw
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I read articles from an opposing view but in general I don't buy books of political hacks like krugman.
I can't bring myself to financially support directly those who in my view purport ideas that are not only wrong and antithetical to mine but potentially malevolent/hypocritical as well.
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morganist
to understand economics you have to understand a few schools of thought.
my personal view is that no school is correct due to situations changing.
Bingo!
Not much on earth is "static". The only constant is change.