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...think that Greg is a spectacular economist and spectacular representative of our profession in Washington,” Professor of Economics David I. Laibson said. “In the interest of our department he should come back, but in the interest of the country he should stay in Washington...
...always stood up for economic principles even if they are unpopular,” Laibson said...
Mankiw came under scrutiny last February for calling outsourcing of American jobs to foreign countries “just a new way to do international trade” and saying it was a “good thing.” Laibson said that Mankiw’s view in the face of mass public opposition was just another sign of his steadfastness...
...effect is that the default has an implicit message that this is the recommended option,” Laibson said. “The other effect is that it is harder to unravel the default than to simply accept...
...Laibson said that this effect combined with the fact that oftentimes only a student’s parents see the termbill could lead to a low opt-out rate...