Paul Krugman

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Paul Krugman @paulkrugman

If you were looking at housing starts you'd think there was a significant slowdown in process. But employment hasn't declined at all. I honestly don't know quite what's happening, but surely this is a large part of the mystery 2/ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 5, 2023

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The most puzzling chart in economics right now. Much speculation about why Fed hikes haven't done much to slow the economy, but too much focuses on businesses and consumers; housing is where monetary policy usually has the most traction 1/ https://t.co/EooSoJXDdf — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 5, 2023

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Yes, and it's the right way to go. But notice that this is only Medicare Part A, hospital insurance. The same approach can deal with the overall social insurance problem, but only with more taxes. Probably can't do it all without hitting some people <400K — PolitiTweet.org

There are 3 ways to financially sustain Medicare: 1. Cut benefits and eligibility 2. Reduce health care costs 3. I… https://t.co/ei4Qocz1YN

Posted March 7, 2023