Subscribe to Dollars & Sense magazine. Recent articles related to the financial crisis. Dean Baker: Why Economists Get It WrongAnother insightful commentary from the inestimable Dean Baker:Unlike custodians, cab drivers, or dishwashers, economists are not held accountable for their job performance. They can be wrong on everything they do every day of the week, and still be viewed as respected authorities by the Washington Post, and other media outlets, as well as members of Congress and others in policy positions. Labels: Dean Baker, economics, financial crisis |