British Historian Says the Way Paul Krugman Debates Could Reveal Something About His Past

Niall Ferguson suspects childhood trauma may account for the Nobel laureate's debating style

Paul Krugman has been charging hard of late at people he believes espouse particularly dangerous economic recipes.

It's elicited some equal and opposite responses.  

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[Sevo]

Naah.
He’s just an idiot.

[Alan Wright]

Niall Ferguson response to Paul Krugman’s “incivility” was but a handful of petty swipes and unsupportable attacks on his character. In doing so, Ferguson demeans himself.

“It is a pity that a once talented scholar should demean himself in this way.”

Indeed.

Matthew 7:3.