That she is aware of this academic and his strong free market ideas shows she has an insight on economics that goes beyond the lip service we usually get from politicians.
His main premises:
The market is the best mechanism to create wealth.
We need to differentiate pro-market and pro-business decisions
The market must have a moral dimension.
From an economic standpoint...
Wouldn’t it be great if Palin could get Arthur Laffer on her team if she gets the nomination in 2012. He looks great for his age and he could be an important part of the ..umm.....Palin Revolution :)
I personally know the Prof. Smart guy originally from Italy, bastion of social democrats and Communists (cities like Siena and Bologna have actually been run by the Communists). He testified before Congress against most of the provisions of TARP.
Luigi teaches some intersting classes at University of Chicago GSB, according to my niece and her husband, both of whom graduated from the school before its name-change to Booth GSB at the University of Chicago.
Duh! Who knew Sarah Palin even knew enough about Economics to seek out writings by this relatively (until now, that is) unknown Economist? ;o)