Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Keynes vs. Hayek 2012


Same economists. Same beliefs. New microphones. New Mustaches.

Amazingly these two economists are still going at it. With the Presidential Election coming up, the 2 schools of economic thought will be center stage during the debates. Who do you support? Should markets drive the economy, or should government drive the markets? What are the best reasons to support your side? In addition to posting your opinion, you will also be responding to one of your classmates' posts.


Check out the articles below as you develop your arguments.

http://welkerswikinomics.com/blog/2011/10/31/keynes-versus-hayek-101-the-debate-continues/

http://www.soundmoneyproject.org/?p=2085

And for your enjoyment...

Keynes vs. Hayek: Fear the Boom and Bust

Keynes vs. Hayek: Round 2... Fight of the Century