Can't keep a bad idea down

Click on this link to read a column by Thomas Friedman (Herald Tribune, 10-28-10) that describes how the use, by both political parties, of economics concepts that don't make sense is hindering the pace of the economic recovery.  For a slightly different take, click on this link to listen to (or read) an interview with economist John Quiggan, who has recently published a book called Zombie Economics.  He also talks about how nonsensical ideas about economics have shaped recent public policy.