Krugman, Paul R

Uses several of the author's newspaper columns in the New York Times to describe in chronological-order how George Bush's "boom economy" has failed.

Examines the financial crisis that triggered the greatest economic downturn since the Great Depression, discussing inflation, deficit, the deregulation of financial institutions, and more.

Examines the rise of movement conservatism in the U.S., defined by the author as a network of people and institutions that extends far beyond what is normally considered political life; contends that Republican conservatism is the result of white backlash against the civil rights movement; and argues that the drastic economic inequality that has developed in the U.S. since the 1980s is in direct correlation to political partisanship.

Identifies the factors that triggered the ongoing economic recession and discusses how these issues can be directly addressed in order to turn the economy around. Argues that political will is necessary to produce change and demonstrates how these priorities can be addressed as soon as possible.

Traces economic thinking from liberal to conservative and back again, and the strange things that happen to economic ideas on their way to power.

This collection of think pieces looks at various post-Sept. 11 economic issues. New York Times columnist Krugman examines corporate scandals, the California energy crisis, and dissention within the Bush administration, and offers ideas for economic recovery.