In Jamaica, You're Never Very Far Away

I Think That Whether You're On The Right Or On The Left As An Economist Or As A Policy Maker, Every Serious Analyst I Know Agrees That At Some Point You Have To Deal With Entitlements.

A Government Decision That Slashes Spending At The Wrong Time And Sends A Weak Economy Into A Tailspin Can Be Just As Undisciplined As One That Unleashes A Wasteful Spending Spree In An Overheated Environment.

I Think My Wife Would Take Objection To Any Characterization Of Me As Perfect.

As An Economist, I'm Aware That Life Is Full Of Trade Offs.

Disciplined Governments Do Not Engage In The Economic Equivalent Of Binge Eating Followed By Crash Dieting.