It makes a great deal of statements, and does take positions. Factual positions no less. For example:
"At the onset of the 2008 crisis, some people very accurately predicted the type of crisis it was (a financial panic) and recommended policies that were tested and proven to work."
Position taken. Factual assertion made. Is this true or false?
"The mainstream camp however, thought otherwise and most of the world followed their advice."
Position taken. Factual assertion made. Is this true or false?
"With 4 years of data we now know who was right and who was wrong"
Position taken. Factual assertion made. Is this true or false?
"Few high profile economists have reversed their deeply flawed views and the views of those baked by data and correct predictions are still not taken seriously. "
Position taken. Factual assertion made. Is this true or false?
"Economics is deeply corrupted by politics and the financial interests of its practitioners."
Position taken. Factual assertion made. Is this true or false?
Everything I have seen over the past few years indicates to me his assertions are true. In particular the case of Iceland and Ireland.
"At the onset of the 2008 crisis, some people very accurately predicted the type of crisis it was (a financial panic) and recommended policies that were tested and proven to work."
Position taken. Factual assertion made. Is this true or false?
"The mainstream camp however, thought otherwise and most of the world followed their advice."
Position taken. Factual assertion made. Is this true or false?
"With 4 years of data we now know who was right and who was wrong"
Position taken. Factual assertion made. Is this true or false?
"Few high profile economists have reversed their deeply flawed views and the views of those baked by data and correct predictions are still not taken seriously. "
Position taken. Factual assertion made. Is this true or false?
"Economics is deeply corrupted by politics and the financial interests of its practitioners."
Position taken. Factual assertion made. Is this true or false?
Everything I have seen over the past few years indicates to me his assertions are true. In particular the case of Iceland and Ireland.