Book · 1997 · Business & Economics
Pop Internationalism
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Uh I could Point people to Paul krugman's book pop internationalism which does a very effective job of um refuting many of these uh mercantilist ideas.
Why people recommend it
Pop Internationalism by Paul Krugman is an influential collection of essays that critically examines popular misconceptions surrounding international trade and global economics. On an episode of EconTalk titled Why Industrial Policy Is Almost Always a Bad Idea, which aired on December 9, 2024, guest Scott Sumner recommended the book during the conversation. Sumner pointed listeners toward Krugman's work to highlight a resource that successfully challenges prevailing economic fallacies. He noted that the publication does a very effective job of dismantling various mercantilist ideas that frequently resurface in public policy debates. By bringing up the title, Sumner provided the audience with a trusted academic reference to help clarify the realities of international trade and economic theory. The recommendation was offered as a helpful tool for anyone seeking to understand why certain industrial policies fail, reinforcing the analytical arguments presented during the podcast discussion on modern economic principles and government intervention.
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Scott Sumner uh I could Point people to Paul krugman's book pop internationalism which does a very effective job of um r… 1
“uh I could Point people to Paul krugman's book pop internationalism which does a very effective job of um refuting many of these uh mercantilist ideas”
