Reading Keynes
With all of the debate circulating about the economic crisis I've decided to become an economist. No, not really, but I admit that some of the intense conversations I've had with colleagues across the political spectrum have made me wish that I was more conversant in real economic theory, not the tired half truths that I find all of us spouting. I am no expert in economic theory, but I find myself wanting to pretend that I'm one quite often online. I've decided that instead of continuing to add to the pabulum of cliches and witty retorts about the inner workings of free market, the diabolical machinations of "socialists," and the ethics of taxing citizens to pay for Wall Street bailouts