Paul Krugman: The snake oil theory of the modern right

Quack medicine and right-wing extremists cater to more or less the same audience.

(The New York Times)

The nutritional supplement business has helped foster extremism, writes Paul Krugman, a New York Times opinion columnist.

(The New York Times) The nutritional supplement business has helped foster extremism, writes Paul Krugman, a New York Times opinion columnist.

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By Paul Krugman | The New York Times