This is just plain fun.  Some of my own economist hero’s (Roubini, Ferguson) and others debating the blame for the crisis.  The result was a vote in favour of for the motion, that Washington is to blame, but the humour and the threads are fascinating for those interested – particularly the Ferguson / Minow, (Government is corrupt / Government are victims) bits.  I highlighted summary points, and full transcript is here.  financial-crisis-031709 Debate: BLAME WASHINGTON MORE THAN WALL STREET FOR THE FINANCIAL CRISIS | For the motion: Niall Ferguson, John Steele Gordon, Nouriel Roubini Against the motion: Alex Berenson, Jim … Continue reading The Rosenkranz Foundation debate | Blame Washington more than Wall Street for the financial crisis