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<!-- you can have any number of categories here --> [[Category:Economic Policy Institute]] <!-- 1 URL must be followed by >= 0 Other URL and Old URL and 1 End URL.--> {{URL | url = http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/31/epiphenomena/}} <!-- {{Other URL | url = }} --> <!-- {{Old URL | url = }} --> {{End URL}} {{DES | des = [[Paul Krugman]] says: "At this point EPI is the single best source for analysis of labor issues, one of the best sources of macroeconomic analysis, and in general a bastion of humane clarity." | show=}} {{Text | Steve Pearlstein has a very nice piece about the Economic Policy Institute, which is indeed the small think tank that could, playing a disproportionate role in policy discussion. I still consider Obama’s failure to appoint someone from EPI to a senior position one of his biggest mistakes; he really needed someone who would speak up for workers and a view of economics not tinged by financial-sector connections. At this point EPI is the single best source for analysis of labor issues, one of the best sources of macroeconomic analysis, and in general a bastion of humane clarity. The institute’s success demonstrates just how powerful it is when you combine intellectual integrity with commitment, when you make a point of doing the math right, but also never forget that you stand for something. Oh, by the way: Since Pearlstein makes a point of mentioning some ancient disputes I had with EPI, I guess I should say something about where all that stands. The main thing, I think, is that trade policy — where I still have some differences with EPI — is much more peripheral an issue than it seemed to be in the early 1990s. I once had a conversation with Bob Kuttner in which we agreed that while we were arguing about NAFTA, Sauron was gathering his forces in Mordor. Our common ground — a shared concern with the fate of workers and the dangers of rising inequality, combined with a healthy skepticism of what Very Serious People say — is far more important than any differences, especially given just how excellent EPI’s work has become. Put it this way: I’ve had a number of meetings with senior officials along with other progressive economists, and I always feel that of the group, Larry Mishel is talking the most sense — and, whaddya know, agreeing with me. We’re going to have a little celebration tomorrow evening; let’s hope that EPI’s influence will continue to grow. }}
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