4. Nobel Prizewinning economist James Tobin has suggested that a method of decreasing unwanted sudden capital flows

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4. Nobel Prize–winning economist James Tobin has suggested that a method of decreasing unwanted sudden capital flows among countries would be to place a small tax on such flows. Post-Keynesian economist Paul Davidson argued against doing so because it won’t solve the problem, suggesting that it is like using a pebble when a boulder is needed.

What might Davidson’s argument be? (Hint: It is related to the role of expectations.) (Post-Keynesian)

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Economics

ISBN: 9781259193156

10th Edition

Authors: David Colander

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