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Economist Paul Krugman ponders the sci-fi economics of 'Star Trek'

Sep 7, 2016
What the TV series can teach us about our visions of the future.
 A USS Enterprise bridge stage set is displayed during a press preview of "40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection" at Christie's auction house September 29, 2006, in New York City.
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Paul Krugman on tech's great divergence

Jan 1, 2013
Economist Paul Krugman talks about a new direction in 'the technology universe' that has taken shape over the last decade.

Paul Krugman on fixing the global economy

Jun 4, 2012
The Nobel Prize-winning economist talks about what's causing a global recession and what central banks need to do to help.