Contra Krugman

Bob Murphy and Tom Woods
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Contra Krugman

Join Bob Murphy and Tom Woods in this weekly libertarian podcast as they teach economics by refuting Paul Krugman's New York Times column. Plus, expect special guests like Ron Paul, David Stockman, and more!

  1. Ep. 225 The Final Episode

    06/10/2020

    Ep. 225 The Final Episode

    On this final episode of Contra Krugman after nearly five years, we analyze Krugman's horrified response to state reopenings after the lockdowns. Show notes for Ep. 225

    55 min
  2. Ep. 224 Krugman Bravely Comes Out Against Killing Workers

    05/23/2020

    Ep. 224 Krugman Bravely Comes Out Against Killing Workers

    With his usual magnanimity, Krugman declares that the epidemiologists have been completely accurate in their warnings during the pandemic, whereas those who want to reopen the economy are trying to kill workers. Tom and Bob beg to differ. Show notes for Ep. 224

    42 min
  3. Ep. 223 Krugman Unwittingly Agrees the Fed Has Driven Stock Market Since 2007

    05/11/2020

    Ep. 223 Krugman Unwittingly Agrees the Fed Has Driven Stock Market Since 2007

    In his attempt to praise Powell and criticize Trump, Krugman admits that the "real economy" is in terrible shape, and that the stock market has done well only because of low interest rates and the Fed's emergency actions. Krugman says this pattern holds not only for our post-covid world, but ever since the mid-2000s. He thus ironically agrees with Austrian critics who've warned for years that the Fed was blowing up massive asset bubbles. Show notes for Ep. 223

    28 min
  4. Ep. 222 Why Won't We Listen to the Experts?

    04/26/2020

    Ep. 222 Why Won't We Listen to the Experts?

    Krugman is unhappy that the "right wing" is more apt to listen to people he considers quacks than to people he considers experts, and he says the COVID-19 problem is yet another example. We are unconvinced. Show notes for Ep. 222

    37 min
  5. Ep. 221 The Destructive Coronavirus Response, Cheered by Krugman

    04/11/2020

    Ep. 221 The Destructive Coronavirus Response, Cheered by Krugman

    Guest co-host Richard Ebeling -- who was one of Bob's own economics professors -- joins me to discuss Krugman's qualified support for the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill recently signed into law, and why we shouldn't be cheering. Show notes for Ep. 221

    33 min
  6. Ep. 220 Coronavirus Economics

    03/29/2020

    Ep. 220 Coronavirus Economics

    This episode delves into all the key questions surrounding the economics of the coronavirus crisis: bailouts, Federal Reserve policy, payments to individuals, the effects of the shutdown, and more. Show notes for Ep. 220

    1h 13m
  7. Ep. 219 Krugman Wants Perpetual Deficits

    03/14/2020

    Ep. 219 Krugman Wants Perpetual Deficits

    In a perhaps surprising move for someone who said "deficits matter again" upon Trump's election, Krugman now makes the case for perpetual budget deficits in the range of 4% of GDP. This will facilitate much-needed "stimulus spending" in an era of weak growth and low inflation. Tom and Bob point out the fallacies in this thinking. Show notes for Ep. 219

    28 min
  8. Ep. 218 We Need Financial Regulation, Says Krugman

    03/01/2020

    Ep. 218 We Need Financial Regulation, Says Krugman

    What really matters, says Krugman, is financial regulation. And only Elizabeth Warren can deliver, because Bernie will expend his political capital on unwinnable issues, and Bloomberg's heart isn't in it. We respond, as usual. Show notes for Ep. 218

    37 min
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Join Bob Murphy and Tom Woods in this weekly libertarian podcast as they teach economics by refuting Paul Krugman's New York Times column. Plus, expect special guests like Ron Paul, David Stockman, and more!

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  • Creator
    Bob Murphy and Tom Woods
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2020
  • Episodes
    225
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Contra Krugman

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