Making Sen$e with Paul Solman
Paul Krugman's Solution to Getting Fiscal Stimulus? It Involves Aliens
Amid a tough economy, economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman has probably captured as much attention -- and notoriety -- as anyone else in his field. Part of his Making Sen$e of financial news series, Paul Solman speaks with Krugman whose new book "End This Depression Now" suggests some radical policy-making.
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Aggregate Demand (AD), Budget Deficit, National Debt, Fiscal Policy, Unemployment, Unemployment Rate, Business Cycles, Crowding-Out, Cyclical Unemployment, Keynesian Theory, Recession
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