Dare to disagree with Paul Krugman? If you’re prominent enough to merit his attention, he will attack your ideas and worse, label you as evil. But behind his rhetoric is an economist who is often worth listening to. In his new book, Arguing with Zombies, Paul Krugman presents his trademark blend of economic analysis and political rage. The book is …
“We’ll get through it”: A venture capitalist and medical doctor reflects on COVID-19
In this article, I interview Dr. Drew Senyei, a medical doctor who has spent much of his life starting and growing biotechnology companies. He is a member of a discussion group to which I also belong, and his wide-ranging accomplishments and interdisciplinary knowledge are widely respected.
The Novelty of the Coronavirus: What it Means for Markets
Does market history offer any parallels to today’s novel coronavirus crisis? Market action in recent weeks has been reminiscent of the global financial crisis (GFC) of 2007–2009, the crash of 1987, and, for those with a long memory, the crash of 1929, which wouldn’t have been so disastrous if it had not been followed by the crashes of 1930, 1931, …