Great Rodrik quote on financial crises

December 19th, 2008 • Economics, Funny

Great quote from Rodrik: “When developing countries get into a financial crisis, the problem must lie with their venal politicians and lack of financial discipline. When it is U.S. that is in trouble, the fault must lie with the system. Of course.”

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