'Arguing with Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better Future' by Paul Krugman addresses contemporary issues and debates, particularly on social security and privatization. The book discusses the policy debate in the early 2000s on revamping America's social security by introducing privatization. It highlights the risks associated with privatization, such as the dissipation of a significant percentage of worker contributions in fees to investment companies and the potential for leaving many retirees in poverty. Thus, the book is relevant to contemporary debates on these issues.
“Zombie ideas” simply refuse to die despite mountains of evidence to disprove them. How do you fight...
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