There isn't much political coloration in my economic writing; it's not surprising that few people know my political views. They really aren't very important.
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My politics are: I'm a trustbuster. Very focused. And yeah, I'm pro-efficiency. I want the most economic activity at the lowest price possible. It's good for everybody; it's not red or blue.
I'm an economist, not a political scientist.
I have plenty of political views and plenty of social and personal prejudices. I do not, however, value them.
I never think that anything I'm writing is bluntly political in any way. I'm not going for commentary.
I wouldn't characterize my work, however, as directly political.
For me, geopolitical issues are becoming more important, because how can you understand economy if you don't understand geopolitics? People think economists just deal with spreadsheets and charts. That's a narrow-minded caricature.
I believe that there are certain things that could be taken care of that you don't need a strong political background in.
I'm one of the top 2 or 3 or 4 most conservative members in the House of Representatives when it comes to economics.
I don't think you should go into politics until you can stand on your own two feet economically, if possible, and you know enough about the world.
I do what I do, and write what I write, without calculating what is worth what and so on. Fortunately, I am not a banker or an accountant. I feel that there is a time when a political statement needs to be made and I make it.