Examining America's presidential candidates

As the financial crisis pushes the economy back to the top of voters’ concerns, Barack Obama is starting to open up a clear lead over John McCain in the opinion polls. But among those who study economics for a living, Mr Obama’s lead is much more commanding. A survey of academic economists by The Economist finds the majority—at times by overwhelming margins—believe Mr Obama has the superior economic plan, a firmer grasp of economics and will ... Full Story »

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Tom Maertens
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by Tom Maertens - Oct. 5, 2008

This story presents unique information gathered through the Economist's resources. The views and political preferences of the respondents are identified, and the case for (and against) both candidates' economic policies are well presented. At the same time, anyone who has followed the economic debate might well have arrived at the conclusions this survey describes based on the disastrous policies followed by George Bush, which are essentially the same that McCain advocates.

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