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Krugmans great theme is economic equality and the liberal politics that support it. The first edition of the novel was published in 2007, and was written by paul krugman. Paul krugmans book offers glimpses of the past, as he recalls the rise of fdr and his new deal coalition. The conscience of a liberal audiobook by paul krugman.

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