Niall ferguson vs paul krugman biography full

Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission. Since at least late spring, economist Paul Krugman and historian Niall Ferguson have been embroiled in a bitter feud, which today boiled over into name-calling. Herein, a brief history:. In response, Krugman groaned dramatically. And that pretty much sums up the 44 th president of the US.

The piece sets off a furor over its perceived racist undertones. When Ferguson attempts to explain himself on the Huffington Post , Krugman updates his post:. August 17 : Ferguson demands Krugman print a response to his item on his blog, in which he quotes Henry Louis Gates Jr. Krugman does. Then he adds:.

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Ferguson should really just get on a plane, come over here, and finish this thing like a man — by which we mean give Krugman a massive wedgie. This email will be used to sign into all New York sites. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive email correspondence from us. Account Profile. Sign Out.