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To: BGR who wrote (60769)	5/26/1999 3:15:00 PM
From: Cynic 2005	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

Paul Krugman of MIT? That guy has already been established as clueless on this thread. He spoke from two sides of his tongue during the last fall correction. He dismissed Austrian school of economics as voodoo as there are no equations to prove points like "malinvestments" etc. Seemed like a guy you would like! -g-

To: BGR who wrote (60769)	5/26/1999 3:17:00 PM
From: Mike M2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

BGR, I am not impressed with Krugman. IMO forecasting the collapse of SEA when most saw it as an " economic miracle" makes Richebacher world class. Mike

To: BGR who wrote (60769)	5/26/1999 5:16:00 PM
From: Knighty Tin	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 132070

BGR, Krugman? Hasn't he been totally discredited already?

To: BGR who wrote (60769)	5/26/1999 5:31:00 PM
From: Merritt	Respond to of 132070

BGR: <<< . The willingness of foreigners to finance the US trade deficit (which essentially is equal to the national saving rates minus investments) >>> Don't know how long that will remain a viable comparison. Jan 98 total savings deposits: $2967.1 bln Apr 98: $3034.3 bln Jan 99 total savings deposits: $3206.3 bln Apr 99: $3210.2 bln Small Time Deposits at Thrifts: Jan 99: 324.6 bln Apr 99: 319.8 bln Small Time Deposits at Banks: Jan 99: 622.1 bln Apr 99: 614.6 bln Source: http//www.bog.frb.us/releases/H6/Current