Yes. I don't think it would be appropriate at this point to raise taxes on anyone, certainly not in 2011.

The discussion in Washington has changed dramatically. I mean, it's no longer a question of should we address entitlements - it's no longer a question of do we need to reduce spending in the future.

They called me the sexiest economist in America, and that was years ago, when I had hair and body mass and my teeth were shiny.

In a normal time, I don't think economic policy makes a large difference one way or another. But in times of crisis it makes all the difference in the world.

Predicting recessions is indeed a dark art, but I think we are several years away from the next one.

My policy is I will help any policymaker who asks, whether they be a Republican or a Democrat.

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